
- BGG rank
- BGG #671
- BGG rating
- 8.0
Shadows of Brimstone: City of the Ancients
- 1–4 players
- 120 min
- Complexity 3.4/5
- 2014

Expansion for Shadows of Brimstone: Forbidden Fortress
2019
Rules assistance for Shadows of Brimstone: Court of the Fallen Shogun Deluxe Enemy Pack
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Shadows of Brimstone: Court of the Fallen Shogun Deluxe Enemy Pack is an expansion for Shadows of Brimstone: Forbidden Fortress released in 2019 for 1–6 players, 90–120 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.
The most ruthless and trusted advisors to the Fallen Shogun, these powerful spellcasters wield dark and sinister magik! Once a humble court of ministers and wise men, they have grown hungry for power and forbidden knowledge, tainted by the corrupting lure of the Dark Stone! This Deluxe Enemy Pack includes 3 Fallen Sorcerer Enemies as well as 3 Komuso Summoner Enemies. It also includes a host of new Encounter, Gear, and Artifact cards themed for these treacherous and sinister spellcasters, including new Decks of Spells and supernatural entities to be conjured! As a Deluxe Enemy Pack, this set also includes 2 Missions for your valiant Heroes to embark upon. —description from the publisher
Shadows of Brimstone: Court of the Fallen Shogun Deluxe Enemy Pack 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: Court of the Fallen Shogun Deluxe Enemy Pack is 90–120 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: Court of the Fallen Shogun Deluxe Enemy Pack 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: Court of the Fallen Shogun Deluxe Enemy Pack belongs to these categories: Fantasy, Fighting, and Horror. 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: Court of the Fallen Shogun Deluxe Enemy Pack 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: Court of the Fallen Shogun Deluxe Enemy Pack as an expansion for Shadows of Brimstone: Forbidden Fortress. 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: Forbidden Fortress to use it. Check that your edition of Shadows of Brimstone: Forbidden Fortress is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.