Brass: Lancashire Review

[@Rashko91]

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[@Rashko91]

Emma Edwards deal! :))

[@albertoverduzco9105]

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[@Wonderflonium]

I really enjoy how your videos go beyond the nuts and bolts of mechanisms to describe how it feels to play the game.

[@XShrike0]

That is what I have grown to dislike about previews. They just describe the game mechanics. Okay. How does the game actually play though?

[@leeprice133]

This is exactly why I get so frustrated with people thinking that reviews of games (or any other cultural media, but it seems especially pronounced for games) should be 'objective'. An objective review is little more than a product description.

[@tvorryn]

I hope the Birmingham review comes soon. Excited to hear your thoughts comparing the two.

[@jeffduer7641]

Birmingham is awesome; include little Beer kegs, streamlines a few things.

[@twentysides]

Birmingham feels like a thoroughly evolved modern design. It removes complexity here and adds complexity there and feels like a game designed in the last year rather than many years ago.

[@Clevider]

I hope they include a way to remember which is which. I know I don't want this one, but I'm very interested in the new one. But then what if I forget and buy this one by mistake? :O

[@calair2020]

Just remember this: white is the new black.

[@diogopires1338]

Love your reviews and insights on the board games :3 you and shut up and sit down really what gives me the most insights on a game , thank you for your very hard work

[@lotterwinner6474]

Played Brass for the first time the other day. A masterful game. Thanks for the review!

[@paulrumohr]

I played Brass Birmingham the other day and I thought it was absolutely fantastic

[@JohnDL212]

This was an amazing review. While I would never be able to endure a game like this, your explanation of it brought me close to almost looking into it.

[@Baria12]

I love your game reviews guys. I like the way how you explain the game rules and game mechanics, it is really entertaining + the British humor on the top is like icing on a cake :D the best combination ever. Love it ... greetings from Slovakia :)

[@karaoke256]

You guys are the best! Thanks for all the great reviews so far. I'm eagerly awaiting Birmingham to arrive at my FLGS...

[@JohnDL212]

I love the Twilight Zone fortune machine guy behind you.

[@NoPunIncluded]

Huh, strange. I could swear there was nothing behind me... (cue spooky music)

[@jamesclinch3105]

What a great review. We just played Brass Lancashire for the first time tonight in our game group and I think you nailed every thought and emotion we had. Definitely not for everyone but we loved it.

[@Vectrex-xd6qi]

Still waiting for that Birmingham review.

[@ninek666]

Great review! I played both Lancanshire and Birmingham and love them. Can't wait to play them again this weekend.

[@edifanobbonafide]

Brass Birmingham was the first game ever my wife and I pledged and after playing just the Canal Era twice we can say we love it and everything you said about Brass Lancashire fits to Brass Birmingham too. The concept is the same. In Brass Birmingham therer are no ports and there is pottery and ... Just two really excellent games. Thanks for a great review.

[@AhJong0]

Played Brass Lancashire for the first time recently - was superb. Only a two player game, I can imagine the claustrophobic exploitation of more players would be brutal.

[@Skarpo89]

Oh yeah, the game looks awesome too, but I already knew that, I only came to watch your review because it's a certified 17'34" of my life well spent.

[@radiosonicfan1726]

This is my favorite game. One of the few reprints of a game I own, I will likely buy again. Each game feels fresh. The only action that typically gets done in high frequency is loans before the Rail Phase. I love how loans are stopped after cards are removed from board in the Rail Phase. We have had players forget and then could not do the move due to lack of money.

[@rossc2]

Wow! Hats off to you both --- excellent depth of review with clear points! Looking forward to playing this beautiful edition!

[@bgm-1961]

A very well written and entertaining video! I can't wait to hear what you have to say about the beer brewing in Brass Birmingham!

[@Ducati11111]

What i really like is the Pixies vinyl in the background...that's one of my favorite albums.

[@NoPunIncluded]

So very subliminally sublime.

[@twentysides]

I really enjoyed this video. I've been a fan of Age of Industry for years and finally played Brass (Birmingham and Lancashire) a few times recently. I'm kind of torn now between Age of Industry and Brass Lancashire (Birmingham is 100% a keeper). Is anyone else in the same boat as I am?

[@albertoverduzco9105]

I admire all the work you do. The love and passion that you put on every video is amazing. I envy you for having the time, patience and energy to do all you do. Both of you are an example of lots of good stuff. Keep the good work! BTW I even click my PC screen and smiled to the camera and spend 10 minutes talking about NPI with a friend, just because. Have a great day!

[@redsands1001]

A friend owns the original version and Lancashire and Birmingham. We just played Birmingham last night. I like it. Money seems tighter. Extra decision making on tiles with more straight points vs more rail link value vs income on the same good track. So developing away everything may not always be best. Helped that we played the original again last month to get the rules fresh

[@lukeduhal1009]

Can't stop watching your guys' videos, you never disappoint!

[@lukeorafferty8696]

Great review, though definitely looking forward to Brass Birmingham reviews for the comparison - there seems to be a slight lean in preference that way...

[@thegamesninja3119]

Martin Wallace warning people to get their head around something sounds like a reason to go and hide like one is about to face a Kaiju attack.

[@chrisw.1487]

Brilliant review, hit the nail on the head, made me laugh and made me write a comment! Played this for the first time a couple of weeks ago and really liked it because there are some really clever mechanisms. Thank you NPI AND keep up the great work!

[@ThisIsMyUserName409]

I dont often comment on videos, but I liked how the description of the virtuous cycle of engaging videos tied into the actual content of the Brass review. I see what you did there and it was very clever.

[@russelljones9540]

Loved the 'like and subscribe' tutorial at the end Efka.... I liked and subscribed.... and kick-started!

[@davidmcrae4791]

ah, thank god a reviewer that tells you what you might NOT like! so rare in all types of reviews

[@hpjk772]

You'll love Tom Vassel's Brass: Birmingham review then.

[@BigEvilFish2]

Your best review to date (but also bring back the handsome man from the end of the kitchen rush review)

[@MKontus]

Another really cool review ;) Thanks, Elaine and Efka!

[@NylePudding]

I want to buy this game because it features Wigan, and I'm a little homesick. Never thought I would say this, but I miss you Wigan.

[@ZabbaXXL]

Guys I love what you do and I have little experience in making videos, so this is just a feedback from my hard-hearing self. When you change camera setup try to adjust the audio slightly more: some shots are harder to hear than others, at least for me. Or maybe my hearing might be getting worse by the minute.

[@NoPunIncluded]

This is a very good thing to point out. We will try and work on it. Thank you

[@gabrieljustus7409]

Appreciate the explanation at the end! I only vaguely understand KZbin, and it helped.

[@snarfdk]

Great outtro! Consider this a comment! An engagement with your content even!? Yes! I hope I’ll meet you guys again at Essen this year (and maybe even play a game with you again. We played London Dread two years ago and you were fun to play with! 10/10 would play again!)

[@CoreyLMcKinnon]

Great video! I have both editions of this game and am looking forward to digging into them.

[@gordcarleigh9157]

Just got Brass. Such an interesting game. Really enjoyed playing it.

[@icetrey1000]

Great production work on this one! Improvement is quite noticeable this year.

[@ktotheramer]

Great content, once again! Doing my part to help the algorithm out!

[@SamRoss68]

Dude awesome weight loss, congrats man

[@robertsanders1745]

Was thinking exactly the same thing! Good going Efka. It helps when you realize board games are not food.

[@davidwren-christians5069]

Never liked or subscribed before. Efka explaining why convinced me to. Thanks for the great content you always make. Elaine's board game songs were the best.

[@NoPunIncluded]

Witness the power of sincerity!

[@joannashaul9737]

This was my first NPI video. Definitely won't be my last. Liked and subscribed :-)

[@NoPunIncluded]

Welcome! Glad to have you on board.

[@Vadimaster]

I’ve played Brass a lot only in app form until my Kickstarter copies turned up. Thought two novices tonight. During no other game have I ever heard my fellow players repeatedly say: what a ****ed up game, what a great game. It punishes you and rewards you in equal measure and you keep coming back for more. Great game, great review. Looking forward to the review of Birmingham.

[@palerocty]

You guys are just AMAZING!!!

[@jfarkman]

Your best review yet. Keep up the great work.

[@jason15th]

Enjoyed yr review so much. Can’t wait for more review from u guys later.

[@Ducati11111]

Well, I ordered Brass, are you happy now? I also liked and commented. Great ending to the video sir.

[@IslanKleinknecht]

I'm happy.

[@NoPunIncluded]

I am happy that Nick's happy.

[@joshtaylor6137]

Birmingham or Lancashire? ;-)

[@Ducati11111]

Birmingham.

[@letthemeatcardboard4266]

I have to say, this is probably your best review to date!

[@Gfloresadam]

Great video! Really enjoying the moving shots!

[@Phelixc]

I kickstarted these games, and also bought 5 boxes of iron clays extra. I still haven't brought these games to the table, it has just been to intimidating to teach others a game that I myself don't fully feel confident about. The boxes looks amazing on the shelf though so I guess that's a plus... I need to get around to trying these games, look like something I would enjoy if I play with the right people...

[@doules42]

This video summed up my emotional rollercoaster while playing the first time

[@paulhinsberger1405]

Would love to give this one a try. And keep up the great work Elaine and Efka!

[@calebmcclellan6129]

You convinced me to like and comment on a KZbin video for the first time. Congratulations, you were successful. :)

[@CB-yh3db]

Great video! Looking forward to your next one.

[@curry3106]

Thanks for the great review! Hoping to play this game one day.

[@Cortezthekiller85]

Love your reviews

[@mauricioelespuru9150]

Great channel, great video

[@sniffinglue4jesus]

Thanks again for another great video guys!

[@BoardGamingRamblings]

Another great video :D Thank you! Great review, and great game! Can't wait to play it more!

[@LumaTo]

Awesome! Fair review! I dig it. I may need a personal 'Rules Correction' system installed.

[@TabletopGamesBlog]

Thank you for another great video. Love you guys.

[@Skarpo89]

I'm pressing things and leaving comments and interacting with this video. Also you are all awesome who are reading this.

[@davidruymen4984]

I know this comment is about a year and a half too late, but I would be very interested in a Brass Birmingham review from you folks!

[@stepanxol]

Hi Efka, could you make the promised follow-up review of Brass: Birmingham? I'm on the fence between Lancashire and Birmingham and would certainly love to hear your opinion (although I'm almost set onto Birmingham already, since I mostly play 2p games). Thanks!

[@69robtaylor]

You guys make me laugh with these videos,great work guys. See you at Essen?

[@rown2k4]

Great writing on this review! I loved "...an ouroboros of resource exploitation, " and will find a way to steal that line from you in the future. :)

[@Beren1986]

Looking forward to get to play my copy :)

[@gabramcas]

Hell Yeah! Interaction!

[@AR15UserRev1]

Love the reviews keep them coming..

[@nimonus]

Two years later . . . still no Birmingham. That's how complicated these games are.

[@Pryde551]

Interaction engaged!

[@piotrgrudzien8239]

I was really enjoyed and I pressed everything! :)

[@Lictor90]

Love you guys! Keep the good work going

[@timetrap4982]

I knew I wasn't the only one that has had Doolittle out for decoration.

[@victoramaralbucksaldanhada3463]

Keep up the good work!

[@aaronsenn1888]

Leaving a comment just for you! 1. Where can I find that SUSD interview with Martin Wallace? 2. It's been almost 2 years....about time for that Birmingham review???

[@MagikarpetRide07]

Always enjoy.

[@geektome4781]

Efka’s explanation of the KZbin algorithm reminds me of his explanation of Brass’s market mechanics. It’s the circle of life... or capitalism as it were.

[@Redfangs-Timeroler]

Thank You!

[@marckaiser8452]

Great review! I think though the „new“ Birmingham is a tick better. But the initial level of action-madness has to be overcome anyway.

[@tundranocaps]

I couldn't get what Elaine said about "clever" at the end of that scene, someone help me out?

[@smilingnavern]

So basically viewership is like iron?:) Thanks for the review. It would be great to see birmingham review as well :)

[@santiagorf77]

Beautiful game, a piece of art. And great review!

[@Rhomano13]

Highly enjoyable as always :)

[@lucagalantini]

The nutshell man... comedy gold :D

[@spoffette2623]

Loving your reviews and enjoyed your explanation of ‘like and subscribe’. It does make me want to help 😊

[@benjoslin3782]

Thanks for the great review.

[@barabaltico]

Loved this review!

[@Addedengladde]

Pressing the thing!

[@Asscobra83]

Great to see Doolittle in the back.

[@TheRealYetiBear]

Nice video!! Really not sure what to think of the game still, , but i liked the watermelon balloon!

[@redeyedghost1406]

Lancashire is sooooo good. I played it twice this past weekend, and Birmingham once. Birmingham might be the better of the two. I'm really looking forward to playing both of them more. I can't stop thinking about them and how I'll play better the next time.

[@nimonus]

Two years later . . . . ;)

[@christopherfoo9334]

Pressed like just because Efka asked =)

[@cicobalico]

He asked very nicely this time XD

[@picrolamino]

Replied because Efka asked

[@Akco007]

This video might be a little quiet? Other than that excellent work as usual guys, keep it up!

[@emmaplaysgreen2849]

Great video, as always. I have been on pins and needles waiting for this to come out. I saw Brass Birmingham in person last week and it was beautiful, it didn't get played though as there weren't enough people who knew the base game and the rules are only in English. Have you seen the satirical comedy Brass from the early 80s? I think you might enjoy it although my memory of it is from watching it in the early 80s as a 13 year old.

[@NoPunIncluded]

I have not seen the early 80s satirical comedy Brass but I'll definitely look into it!

[@spnoreika]

Didn't spill sticky toffee pudding on the board or fall into a canal. Get with it guys! Also this is the first I've seen of the new art, and wow it looks good

[@2532robh1]

Love you guys! So intelligent!!!

[@mimic1301]

Pixies Doolittle on the shelf!!! Love it :)