Brew — Price & soundtrack

Pandasaurus Games, Catch Up Games, Cosmodrome Games · Board game · 2021
Ludopedia 7.0 BGG 2–4 · best 3 45–90 min Weight 2.5/5
Buy · from US$ 22.47
rating Ludopedia
7.0 rating BGG
Our Verdict
RECOMMENDED

If you enjoy a cute-themed game with strategic decisions and a dose of interaction, Brew might be your next obsession! It's a worker placement with area control that invites you to tame nature.

Highlights
  • Charming and immersive theme
  • Well-integrated mechanics
  • Interesting strategic decisions
  • Direct player interaction
  • High-quality components
Keep in mind
  • Can have some dice luck
  • Initial learning curve
  • Best with 3-4 players
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About the game

What you do in a play session

In the enchanted world of Brew, time is in utter disarray! The seasons coexist chaotically, and the day-night cycle spins at the whim of the forest. This magical realm has been thrown into pandemonium, and it's your mission, as a cunning forest mystic, to restore balance. To do so, you'll need to tame extraordinary woodland creatures and use your magic to set everything right again. In Brew, players must decide how to use their elemental dice. You can use them to reclaim control of the seasons, in an area-majority game, or to procure goods in the local village, in a worker-placement style. Recruiting woodland creatures and brewing special potions are key strategies, helping to offset luck with dice rolls or to build an efficient engine for taming the lands. It's a race against chaos to see who will be the most influential mystic of the forest!

Expansions

Published additional content

1 items

Rules videos

Learn by watching before you open the box

8 videos

Best player count

BGG community vote

2–4 players
2 REC
3 BEST
4 REC

Soundtrack

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Game details

Mechanics, categories, families and credits

Categories

Families

Components: Dice with Icons Digital Implementations: Tabletopia Theme: Seasons of the year
Publisher Pandasaurus Games, Catch Up Games, Cosmodrome Games, Delirium Games, Ghenos Games, Lotus Frog Games, Portal Games, Skellig Games
Designer Stevo Torres
Artist Andrew Thompson, Jake Morrison

Community

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107want to play

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers before you buy

6 questions
What is the complexity of Brew?
Brew is considered a medium-complexity game (BGG weight of 2.45/5). It features well-known mechanics like worker placement and area control, but the way they intertwine with dice and variable powers requires a few plays to master.
How many players can play Brew?
Brew is designed for 2 to 4 players. The experience changes slightly depending on the number, with more interaction and area contention in games with 3 or 4 people.
How long does a game of Brew last?
A game of Brew typically takes 45 to 90 minutes, depending on the number of players and familiarity with the rules. It's an ideal length for a more robust gaming session without overstaying its welcome.
Is there a lot of luck involved in Brew?
Yes, dice rolling is a central mechanic, so there is an element of luck. However, the game offers several ways to mitigate this luck, such as recruiting creatures and brewing potions that manipulate dice results or allow for compensatory actions.
Who is Brew recommended for?
Brew is recommended for players who enjoy medium-complexity strategy games with an engaging fantasy theme and worker placement/area control mechanics. If you like planning your turns, adapting to luck, and interacting with opponents, you'll enjoy it a lot.
Are the components of Brew good?
Yes, component quality is a strong point of Brew. The dice with icons are thematic and functional, and the overall art and design contribute to the immersion in the magical forest world.

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