Setting Up Brass: Pittsburgh Collector's Edition

Quick answer

Unbox your Brass: Pittsburgh Collector's Edition, sort components by player color and type, assemble the board and tiles, then follow the rulebook's placement guide—but double-check the cover variant and expansion contents before starting.

Setup steps

1. Unbox and inspect: Open the box and remove all components. Check against the component list in the rulebook. Common missing items are the smaller player tokens and the canal/rail tiles. If any component is missing, contact Roxley Games support before proceeding with setup.
2. Sort by player color and type: Separate components by player color (black, blue, red, yellow) and by type (tokens, tiles, cards). Place each player's set in a separate container or bag. Mistake to avoid: mixing up the neutral industry tiles with player-specific ones.
3. Assemble the game board: Unfold the main board and place it flat. Attach the expansion board if you're playing with the optional rules. Ensure all tile slots are clear. Common mistake: forgetting to align the board edges flush, causing tiles to not sit flat. Use a board weight or heavy book on corners to keep it flat during play.
4. Place starting tiles and tokens: Follow the rulebook's initial placement diagram for canal tiles, coal, iron, and cotton markers. Place each player's starting tokens on their designated spaces. Checkpoint: verify that the round marker is on the correct starting space. Double-check the round marker position—it's a frequent source of setup errors.
5. Shuffle and deal cards: Shuffle the industry and city cards separately. Deal the starting hand as per the player count. Common mistake: including promotional cards from the expansion without reading the setup instructions for them. If you're using the expansion, follow its specific card setup rules to avoid imbalances.

What's in the box

• Brass: Pittsburgh Collector's Edition - Retailer Pledge - Bundle of 6: This Retailer Pledge bundle includes 6 copies of Brass: Pittsburgh Collector's Edition, each available in Train, Steel Mill, or Oil Man cover. If you're a store owner, you can stock multiple cover variants to appeal to different customer preferences. For individual buyers, the bundle means you need to decide which cover to keep and which to sell or gift.