As an enthusiast of complex economic simulations, I find the digital adaptation of Brass to be an absolute masterclass in board game porting. It captures the cutthroat spirit of the Industrial Revolution with terrifying precision. The game demands that you think three steps ahead—not just about your own cotton mills and iron works, but about how your opponents might inadvertently help you by providing the coal you need to flip your tiles.
The interface is remarkably clean for a game with so many moving parts, and the artwork maintains that moody, soot-stained atmosphere of Lancashire. What I appreciate most is the 'connected' nature of the gameplay; you aren't just playing on a map, you're building a living infrastructure. It’s a deep, rewarding challenge that rewards patient strategy over flashy tactics. For fans of heavy strategy, this is an essential mobile experience.
Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod
Version 1.11Sun Nov 29 2020
- Bugfixes
Top Mobile Board Game of 2015 by Board Game Geek and Board Game Quest
Top 10 Strategy Game. Acclaimed by players and awarded in 2007, 2008 and 2010!
Brass is a demanding economic game. An outstanding game about money and monopolies. Players take the roles of entrepreneurs attempting to make the most money from various industries during the Industrial Revolution. Each player needs to build an economic engine that surpasses all the others.
BUILD
Industries are the key to success. Will you become a Cotton Magnate owning the most Cotton Mills in Lancashire? Or do you prefer selling Coal and Iron to others? Ports and Shipyards are key constructions as well, since the others cannot function without them in the long term.
CONNECT
Build canals and later rails to connect towns and cities. Only then can you benefit from all the industries built in the country, even those built by your opponents!
DEVELOP
R&D is essential. The better developed industries you have, the more effective they are. Should others neglect development, your path to victory will be easier.
TRADE
It’s not what you have produced, but the thing you sold that makes ‘brass’ (said with a
thick Yorkshire accent - ‘brass’ being a local term for money). Watch the markets carefully and sell at the proper time!
WIN
Use the produced supplies and activate Industries, upgrade rails, save money. The most effective entrepreneur is the winner.
Visit our website: www.brassgame.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brassgame
Brass, a true classic by one of the world’s best game designers, is now available in the AppStore.
- 3-4 players
- AI opponent (intermediate level)
- Network multiplayer with push notifications
- Local multiplayer (pass & play)
- Beautiful artwork
- Works in any orientation (portrait & landscape)
- In-game tutorial & manual
- GameCenter: achievements, leaderboards
- Universal game application – buy once and play on all your devices.
- The game is designed for iPad / Use iPad for best experience.
Requires iOS 9.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.Top Mobile Board Game of 2015 by Board Game Geek and Board Game Quest
Top 10 Strategy Game. Acclaimed by players and awarded in 2007, 2008 and 2010!
Brass is a demanding economic game. An outstanding game about money and monopolies. Players take the roles of entrepreneurs attempting to make the most money from various industries during the Industrial Revolution. Each player needs to build an economic engine that surpasses all the others.
BUILD
Industries are the key to success. Will you become a Cotton Magnate owning the most Cotton Mills in Lancashire? Or do you prefer selling Coal and Iron to others? Ports and Shipyards are key constructions as well, since the others cannot function without them in the long term.
CONNECT
Build canals and later rails to connect towns and cities. Only then can you benefit from all the industries built in the country, even those built by your opponents!
DEVELOP
R&D is essential. The better developed industries you have, the more effective they are. Should others neglect development, your path to victory will be easier.
TRADE
It’s not what you have produced, but the thing you sold that makes ‘brass’ (said with a
thick Yorkshire accent - ‘brass’ being a local term for money). Watch the markets carefully and sell at the proper time!
WIN
Use the produced supplies and activate Industries, upgrade rails, save money. The most effective entrepreneur is the winner.
Visit our website: www.brassgame.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brassgame
Brass, a true classic by one of the world’s best game designers, is now available in the AppStore.
- 3-4 players
- AI opponent (intermediate level)
- Network multiplayer with push notifications
- Local multiplayer (pass & play)
- Beautiful artwork
- Works in any orientation (portrait & landscape)
- In-game tutorial & manual
- GameCenter: achievements, leaderboards
- Universal game application – buy once and play on all your devices.
- The game is designed for iPad / Use iPad for best experience.










Brass is a deep economic strategy game where players take the roles of entrepreneurs in 18th-century Lancashire. Your goal is to build a dominant economic engine by constructing cotton mills, coal mines, and iron works. Success requires careful management of your hand of cards, timing your sales to market demand, and strategically developing infrastructure. The game is split into the Canal Age and the Rail Age, forcing players to adapt their logistics as technology evolves.
Faithful digital adaptation of the award-winning board game
Challenging AI opponents with multiple difficulty levels
Online and local 'Pass & Play' multiplayer modes
Detailed in-game tutorial and comprehensive manual
Cross-platform play and Game Center integration
Focus on building a strong foundation in the Canal Age by placing industries that will provide high victory points when flipped. Transitioning to the Rail Age requires a shift in focus toward expansive rail networks and higher-tier industries that don't get removed during the era shift.
Every industry you build starts 'unflipped.' To gain victory points and income, you must satisfy the industry's requirements—such as selling cotton to a port or exhausting a coal mine's supply—to flip the tile and reap the rewards.
The game supports 3 to 4 players, either as human competitors online/locally or against AI opponents.