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Board game · adventure, Wild West

Shadows of Brimstone: City of the Ancients

Jason C. Hill

2014 · 1⁠–⁠4 players, best with 4 · 120 min · ages 12+

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How many players

For 1 to 4 players, best with 4.

  • 1 player
  • 2 players
  • 3 players
  • 4 players: best

Weight and time

Medium: 3.3 on BoardGameGeek’s five-point scale. A game takes 120–120 minutes, for ages 12 and up.

On other sites

  • BoardGameGeek8.0/103,565 ratings
  • BGG rank406thamong all games

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How to play Shadows of Brimstone: City of the Ancients

Shadows of Brimstone: City of the Ancients is a cooperative game for 1 to 4 players in which each player moves a distinct hero across a changing grid of tiles, rolls dice for combat and other risks, and develops their character through an adventure. It feels like a lengthy, combat-focused fantasy expedition with an Old West flavor, and suits groups that enjoy miniatures, chance-driven battles, and shared problem-solving. Playing time is 120 minutes, and the minimum age is 12.

Mechanics

  • Cooperative
  • Dice rolling
  • Grid movement
  • Modular board
  • Role playing
  • Variable player powers

Credits Shadows of Brimstone: City of the Ancients

  • DesignJason C. Hill
  • ArtBrian Snoddy
  • ArtTomasz Jedruszek
  • ArtRalph Horsley
  • PublisherFlying Frog Productions

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Game details Shadows of Brimstone: City of the Ancients

Year published
2014
Players
1–4, best with 4
Playing time
120–120 minutes
Age
ages 12+
Weight
3.3 out of 5
Designer
Jason C. Hill
Publisher
Flying Frog Productions

Frequently asked questions Shadows of Brimstone: City of the Ancients

How many players is Shadows of Brimstone: City of the Ancients for?

For 1 to 4 players. It plays best with 4.

How long does a game take?

120 to 120 minutes.

What age is it for?

Ages 12 and up.

Is it an expansion or a standalone game?

A standalone game: everything is in the box.

Can two people play?

Yes. It plays with 1–4.

Sources: BoardGameGeek (game data and box photos, as of 2022). As of November 13, 2026. · Ta strona po polsku