The Brigade

Red Genie Games · Board game · 2018

— Ludopedia 6.7 BGG 2–4 · best 4 20–40 min Weight 1.9/5

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Our Verdict

RECOMMENDED

Fans of light strategy games with unique themes will love this. Think *Flash Point* with firehouse rivalries!

Highlights

Simple yet engaging mechanics
Creative, well-executed theme
Quick and dynamic gameplay

Keep in mind

May feel repetitive after many plays
Requires translation to play

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About the game

What you do in a play session

The city of Tinderbox is on fire (shocking, right?), and now’s your chance to shine as fire chief! In *The Brigade*, you control a rival firehouse, competing to earn citizens’ loyalty by extinguishing blazes and making strategic upgrades. With action-point mechanics, you choose each turn: hire more crew, upgrade your fire truck, or dash to save a burning block? The modular board ensures no two games play alike, while area majority battles heat up the competition. To win, you’ll need respect from 5 blocks of the same type or varied — or impress the city’s elites before the game ends. Pro tip: don’t let those pyromancers at the university distract you!