Brass Birmingham is a heavy economic game set in the industrial revolution. You build industries and canal networks to transport goods. The core mechanic involves managing a very tight hand of cards. You often need to use your neighbours networks to succeed. The rulebook takes time to digest. Setup can be a bit tedious with all the small tiles. It requires serious brainpower and forward planning. The dark board looks great but can be hard to read in low light. Highly rewarding for those who like complex economic puzzles.