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

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2020
- **BGG Rating**: 8.5
- **BGG Rank**: #5538
- **Players**: 1-4 (Best with: 4)
- **Duration**: 90-180 min
- **Weight**: 3.56 / 5
- **Designers**: Jason C. Hill
- **Artists**: Ben Wootten, Brian Snoddy, Gaël Goumon, Jack Scott Hill, Ralph Horsley, Tomasz Jedruszek
- **Publishers**: Flying Frog Productions
- **Categories**: Adventure, American West, Exploration, Fantasy, Horror, Miniatures
- **Mechanics**: Cooperative Game, Dice Rolling, Grid Movement, Modular Board, Role Playing, Variable Player Powers

## Verdict
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.Immersive storytellingDetailed miniaturesCharacter progressionModular boardLong playtimeComplex for beginnersLuck-dependentHIGHLY RECOMMENDED

## Description
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.

## FAQ
### 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.