Brass: Birmingham

Brass: Birmingham is a stunningly gorgeous strategy game of rapid industrialization, first by canal, then by train. You and your opponents will spend turns laying cards to found ironworks, coal mines, breweries, manufacturing depots and more across England’s sprawling West Midlands. Founding and selling these new industries require coal, cash, iron and plenty of dealmaking beer—and each of these resources has their own subtle and unique rules for creation and delivery. As well, during the first half of the game you’ll be laying canals to connect your industries. Halfway through the game, you remove your canals, and continue with trains.