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Shadows of Brimstone: City of the Ancients (Revised Edition)

Flying Frog Productions · Board game · 2020
— Ludopedia 8.5 BGG 1–4 · best 4 Solo 90–180 min Weight 3.6/5
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HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

If you love cooperative games with deep narrative and stunning miniatures, Shadows of Brimstone is a must-try. Blending Wild West and cosmic horror, the game offers hours of adventure with character progression and tactical challenges. The revised edition enhances the experience with more polished and balanced components.

Highlights
  • Immersive storytelling
  • Detailed miniatures
  • Character progression
  • Modular board
Keep in mind
  • Long playtime
  • Complex for beginners
  • Luck-dependent
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About the game

What you do in a play session

Shadows of Brimstone: City of the Ancients (Revised Edition) is a cooperative adventure game blending Wild West with Lovecraftian horror. You and your friends take on the roles of heroes facing supernatural horrors in randomly generated dungeons. The revised edition features redesigned miniatures, more detailed and with fewer pieces, plus an overall balance improvement in rules and components. The game includes a character progression system, where you gain abilities and equipment over epic campaigns. The modular board ensures each game is unique, and dice rolling adds unpredictability to battles. Perfect for those who love rich narratives and tactical challenges, but be ready for hours of intense gameplay and tough decisions.

Rules videos

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1 videos

In English

Best player count

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1–4 players
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Game details

Mechanics, categories, families and credits

Mechanics

Cooperative Game Dice Rolling Grid Movement Modular Board Role Playing Variable Player Powers

Categories

Adventure American West Exploration Fantasy Horror Miniatures

Families

Category: Dungeon Crawler Game: Shadows of Brimstone Mechanism: Campaign Games Players: Games with Solitaire Rules
Publisher Flying Frog Productions
Designer Jason C. Hill
Artist Ben Wootten, Brian Snoddy, Gaël Goumon, Jack Scott Hill, Ralph Horsley, Tomasz Jedruszek

Community

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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers before you buy

6 questions
How many players can play?
1 to 4 players, with adapted rules for solo play.
What's the average playtime?
Between 90 and 180 minutes, depending on player count and mission complexity.
Does it need translation to play?
Yes, the game has a lot of English text and needs almost complete translation to be played in other languages.
Is it compatible with other expansions?
Yes, the revised edition is fully compatible with all previously released material.
What's the recommended age?
Recommended for players aged 14 and up, due to complexity and horror themes.
Do miniatures need assembly?
Yes, miniatures come unassembled and need gluing, but the revised edition has fewer pieces than the original.

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