Brew Crafters

Brew Crafters

2013
Strategy
4.03 out of 5
31+ people loved this game
Mechanics
Worker Placement
Complexity
Heavy
Duration
90 minutes
Number of players
2 - 5 players
Minimum age
12+ years

Brew Crafters review

Brew Crafters is a worker placement game where you play as a craft brewery owner trying to create the best brews in town. The game has a lot of pieces and can feel overwhelming at first, but once you understand the rules, it's actually pretty easy to pick up. There are a lot of options for players to choose between, which keeps the game interesting and strategic. I really like how the game plays out differently each time, and the theme is very well-done.

I was initially drawn to Brew Crafters because of its similarity to games like Agricola and Viticulture, both of which I enjoy. Brew Crafters has a unique brewery processing system that adds a layer of complexity and challenge. I also appreciate the variety of equipment upgrades, local farms, markets, and specialty workers that contribute to the game's replayability.

The components are high quality, and I really appreciate the bags included for storage. The game is heavy and comes with lots of small pieces, but I definitely recommend getting a game organizer to make set-up and tear-down easier. I also think it would be great to see an app version of this game.

Overall, I highly recommend Brew Crafters to anyone who enjoys worker placement games with a unique theme. It's a challenging and rewarding experience that I find myself coming back to time and time again. I especially recommend this game to those who enjoy strategy games, even if you're not a beer enthusiast.