Don’t Back Brass: Pittsburgh Until You Watch This.

Is the world's #1 board game getting a $300 sequel it doesn't need? I'm diving into the Brass: Pittsburgh campaign to see if these new mechanics justify the 'eye-watering' price tag. But with a new map, new economic systems, and a price tag that might make your eyes water, the big question becomes: Is Brass: Pittsburgh the next economic masterpiece… or is it pushing the limits of what board gamers are willing to pay? In this episode of Should You Back?, I break down five reasons you SHOULD consider backing Brass: Pittsburgh… and five reasons you might want to skip it. From the new localized market mechanics and two-player map to concerns about price, complexity creep, and stretch goal value — this video is all about helping you decide if this campaign is right for your table. Disclosure ------------------------------ This Video Is Not Sponsored 🎯 What This Video Covers ✔️ What makes Brass games such iconic economic strategy games ✔️ The new localized resource markets and economic changes ✔️ Why the Pittsburgh setting fits perfectly with the Brass system ✔️ Collector’s Edition vs Essential Edition breakdown ✔️ Concerns about price increases and deluxe add-ons ✔️ The debate around complexity and system layering ✔️ My honest recommendation — should you back it or wait for retail? 🔗 Learn More About the Game 📌 BoardGameGeek: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/452264/brass-pittsburgh 📌 Gamefound Link: https://gamefound.com/en/projects/roxley/brass-pittsburgh 💬 Join the Conversation Are you backing Brass: Pittsburgh, or waiting for retail? Do you think this will surpass Brass: Birmingham, or is the price starting to get out of control for euro games? Drop your thoughts in the comments — I read every one. 📌 Timestamps 00:00 – Introduction: The Success of Brass Birmingham 00:58 – Campaign Overview & Funding Numbers 01:38 – New Economic Changes Explained 02:25 – Localized Resource Markets 03:06 – Pittsburgh Setting & Theme 03:39 – Essential Edition vs Collector’s Edition 05:07 – Stretch Goals & Deluxe Components 06:26 – Rising Prices in the Brass Series 08:04 – Five Reasons to Back Brass Pittsburgh 10:10 – Five Reasons to Be Concerned 12:31 – Fulfillment Timeline & Campaign Risks 13:41 – Final Thoughts: Back Now or Wait for Retail?