
- BGG rank
- BGG #960
- BGG rating
- 8.0
Shadows of Brimstone: Swamps of Death
- 1–4 players
- 90–180 min
- Complexity 3.4/5
- 2014

Expansion for Shadows of Brimstone: City of the Ancients
2016
Rules assistance for Shadows of Brimstone: Beli'al, Last of the Shadow Kings XXL Enemy
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Shadows of Brimstone: Beli'al, Last of the Shadow Kings XXL Enemy is an expansion for Shadows of Brimstone: City of the Ancients released in 2016 for 1–6 players, 60 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Jason C. Hill and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Dice Rolling, and Grid Movement.
Banished eons ago, the Last of the Shadow Kings, Beli'al, was imprisoned for his treachery in the fiery hellscape of the Caverns of Cynder! Above all else, he seeks to break his chains and escape his eternal prison. Sitting atop his magma throne, Beli'al feeds on the souls of the damned to gain strength...strength that will one day allow him to rise once more and reclaim his apocalyptic reign! The magical bindins placed on Beli'al by the Ancients prevent him from taking physical form, but over the ages, he has regained enough power to break ff shards of his evil and fashion them into Shades of his former glory or even powerful Avatars of Darkness to do his bidding! He sends these shards of evil through portals that have been torn open into other worlds, searching for a way to break the seals that bind him. Day by day, his power grows...It is close now...Soooo Cloooose...soon the world will tremble once more before his wrath! For a new age is coming! An age of shadow and fear! The Scourge of Worlds, Lord of Cynder, Last of the Shadow Kings, Beli'al will have his revenge! Shadows of Brimstone: Beli'al, Last of the Shadow Kings XXL Enemy, a Deluxe Enemy Pack, contains everything you need to add epic confrontations with the Legendary Lord of Cynder, Beli'al to your games of Shadows of Brimstone! Included are 1 massive, multi-part Beli'al model, the extra large Enemy Record Sheet for him, a host of new cards themed around his ancient darkness - including a deck of Shadow Magik and all of the Threat Cards needed to add him to your games, as well as 2 new Missions for pitting your Heroes against this ultimate evil!
Shadows of Brimstone: Beli'al, Last of the Shadow Kings XXL Enemy supports 1–6 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for Shadows of Brimstone: Beli'al, Last of the Shadow Kings XXL Enemy is 60 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Shadows of Brimstone: Beli'al, Last of the Shadow Kings XXL Enemy for ages 12 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Shadows of Brimstone: Beli'al, Last of the Shadow Kings XXL Enemy belongs to these categories: Dice, Horror, and Exploration. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Dice Rolling, and Grid Movement. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of Shadows of Brimstone: Beli'al, Last of the Shadow Kings XXL Enemy are: Jason C. Hill. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists Shadows of Brimstone: Beli'al, Last of the Shadow Kings XXL Enemy as an expansion for Shadows of Brimstone: City of the Ancients. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Shadows of Brimstone: City of the Ancients to use it. Check that your edition of Shadows of Brimstone: City of the Ancients is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.