Shadows of Brimstone: Frontier Town Expansion

Flying Frog Productions · Board game · 2015
1–6 Solo 120+ min Weight 3.3/5
rating Ludopedia
8.6 rating BGG
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8.6 rating BGG
Our Verdict
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

If you love the western‑horror vibe of Shadows of Brimstone, you’ll love diving into the Frontier Town streets.

Highlights
  • New towns and urban locations
  • Bandit ranged combat
  • City‑based adventures
Keep in mind
  • Random board layout affects strategy
  • Playtime may stretch
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About the game

What you do in a play session

Shadows of Brimstone: Frontier Town is the expansion that brings the frontier action right into the heart of the towns. Between mine missions, you now explore dangerous, opportunity‑laden frontier cities, with new town types—plague towns, outlaw towns, mutant towns—appearing randomly on the map. The expansion adds six fresh urban locations such as the Street Market, Sheriff's Office, Indian Trading Post, and Smuggler's Den, each offering mini‑challenges and resources. An expanded Travel Chart streamlines movement between towns and mines, while a new ranged foe, the Bandits, can show up both in the mines and on the streets, demanding new combat tactics.

Heroes can also run full adventures inside the town itself using the new Town Adventure Board. Protect townsfolk from demons in the alleys, engage in a shootout with bandits trying to rob the bank, or duel at high noon. Since buildings are placed randomly, the camp may now contain reduced versions of essential structures that were missing, like the doctor's office, church, or saloon, keeping the experience fresh. The expansion retains a light weight (3.33/5) and a playtime of roughly two hours, though it can stretch with extensive urban adventures. Perfect for 1‑6 players already fond of the Shadows of Brimstone core and craving deeper western‑horror immersion.

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Game details

Mechanics, categories, families and credits

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Crowdfunding: Kickstarter Game: Shadows of Brimstone Mechanism: Campaign Games
Publisher Flying Frog Productions
Designer Jason C. Hill

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Frequently Asked Questions

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7 questions
How many players can join?
1 to 6 players, just like the core game.
What’s the typical playtime?
Around 120 minutes, but it can run longer with extensive town adventures.
Do I need the base game to use this expansion?
Yes, Frontier Town is a supplement for the original Shadows of Brimstone.
What new components are included?
Six new town locations, Bandit enemy cards, an expanded Travel Chart, and the Town Adventure Board.
Does the expansion change the game’s difficulty?
It keeps the light weight (3.33/5), though new enemies and missions can make some sessions tougher.
Can I use it in long campaigns?
Absolutely, the campaign mechanics integrate well, allowing progression across towns and mines.
Is it suitable for beginners?
It’s best if players already know the core rules before adding the expansion.