Brass: Pittsburgh has closed its Gamefound campaign at approximately $8.75 million from over 35,600 backers. That makes it one of the highest-funded board game campaigns ever run on the platform, and a strong result for the latest entry in the highest-rated economic strategy series on BoardGameGeek.
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See how it worksPittsburgh is the third game in the Brass series, following Lancashire (the 2007 original by Martin Wallace) and Birmingham (the 2018 revision that climbed to the number one spot on BoardGameGeek's all-time rankings, where it has remained a fixture at the top with over 60,000 ratings). Where those games explored the canals and railways of industrial England, Pittsburgh crosses the Atlantic to America's steel capital during the Gilded Age. The core economic engine of building industries, developing transport networks and navigating shifting markets carries over, with new mechanisms tailored to Pittsburgh's boom-era economy.
The campaign launched on 24 March and blasted past $2 million on its first day. By the end of its first week, it had cleared all planned stretch goals. Roxley then made the unusual decision to stop adding stretch goals entirely, choosing instead to refine the game rather than pile on extras. That move drew praise from backers who appreciated the restraint.
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Set up your group for freePittsburgh was designed by Gavan Brown with Martin Wallace, building on the foundation they established with Birmingham. Roxley's production quality on the previous Brass titles set a high bar, and the campaign's deluxe components (including iron clays and a premium game board) suggest Pittsburgh will match it.
For UK gamers, Gamefound's European-friendly shipping tiers helped keep the campaign accessible. With estimated delivery in early 2027, there's a decent wait ahead, but for fans of heavy economic strategy, this one looks like it'll be worth it.
Sources: Gamefound Campaign | Tabletop Analytics | BoardGameGeek
