Rolling Realms: Brass Birmingham Promo Pack

Stonemaier Games · Board game · 2024
— Ludopedia 7.3 BGG 1–6 Solo 10–30 min Weight 3.0/5
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HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

This pack is a treat for Rolling Realms fans looking for an extra thematic challenge. It brings the logistical essence of Brass: Birmingham into the game in a smart and snappy way. It is perfect for those who enjoy optimizing routes and managing game timing with an industrial twist. A simple expansion that really levels up your experience.

Highlights
  • Clever era-based mechanics
  • Excellent thematic integration
  • Boosts replayability
  • Fast and challenging
Keep in mind
  • Base game required
  • Limited promo availability
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About the game

What you do in a play session

If you are already a fan of Rolling Realms and want to spice up your favorite roll-and-write, the Brass Birmingham Promo Pack is exactly what your table needs. As the name suggests, this set includes six promo cards that bring the industrial, strategic soul of the classic Brass: Birmingham into the fast-paced format of Rolling Realms. The premise is straightforward but demands the kind of planning we all love: you will use dice results to mark checkboxes representing trade routes. The real hook is the temporal restriction, which cleverly simulates the evolution of the Industrial Revolution. In the first half of the game, you focus on building canals, while the second half is dedicated entirely to railroads. It is a fascinating timing challenge, as you must manage your resources and connections to score stars efficiently before the game ends. It is not just about marking boxes; it is about understanding the game's flow and optimizing every single roll. Since this is an expansion centered on a specific theme, it works perfectly for those who have already mastered the basic rules and are looking for a new puzzle to solve. The gameplay experience maintains the series' characteristic fluidity, but with that extra layer of logistical strategy that makes the Brass universe so iconic. If you enjoy optimizing networks and want to see how the route system translates to paper, this pack is a must-have for your collection. It is fast, challenging in just the right way, and breathes new life into your solo or group sessions. Grab your pencil, sharpen your strategy, and see if you can build the most profitable network of the industrial age without missing a beat!

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Game details

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Game: Rolling Realms Promotional: Cards
Publisher Stonemaier Games
Designer Karel Titeca
Artist Lina Cossette, Marius Petrescu

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Frequently Asked Questions

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6 questions
Do I need the base game to play?
Yes, this pack is an expansion and requires the base game Rolling Realms to play.
How many players can participate?
It follows the base game rules, supporting 1 to 6 players.
Are the games long?
No, the playtime remains between 10 and 30 minutes, keeping the series' pace.
Is it hard to learn?
If you already play Rolling Realms, learning the route rules is quite intuitive and fast.
What is included in the pack?
The set contains 6 promo cards themed after Brass: Birmingham.
What is the complexity level?
The weight is 3/5, requiring a bit more strategic planning than the basic realms.