Head to head
Eynsteyn or Brass: Birmingham
To help you decide
Why you'd pick each one
Eynsteyn
- Less well known, if you want something off the beaten track.
- Easier to teach and to get to the table: 2.0 vs 3.9 in weight.
- Plays in 20 minutes against 90.
- Works with younger players: 8+ against 14+.
Brass: Birmingham
- Better rated on BoardGameGeek: 8.6 vs 7.1.
- Far more played: 60,120 ratings against 37.
- Meatier, if you want something to chew on.
- Fills a long session, if you have the whole evening.
- Handles up to 4 players.
- Brings chaining and end game bonuses, which the other one doesn't have.
The numbers, side by side
| Data point | Eynsteyn | Brass: Birmingham |
|---|---|---|
| BGG rating | 7.1 | 8.6 Better rated |
| Ratings | 37 | 60,120 |
| Players | 2 | 2–4 |
| Playing time | 20 min | 60–120 min |
| Complexity | 2.0 / 5 | 3.9 / 5 |
| Age | 8+ | 14+ |
| Year | 1997 | 2018 |
Only the rating gets a winner mark. A shorter or lighter game isn't a better one: it depends on what you're after.
Ratings and catalogue data are attributed to BoardGameGeek.