
- 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
2015
Rules assistance for Shadows of Brimstone: Dark Omens Game Supplement
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Shadows of Brimstone: Dark Omens Game Supplement is an expansion for Shadows of Brimstone: City of the Ancients released in 2015 for 1–4 players, 120 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Jason C. Hill and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Grid Movement, and Role Playing.
Description from the publisher: In the dark places of the world, the shadows hold more than just secrets! Cursed by plagues, dark dealing demons, and black omens of supernatural terrors yet to come, the forsaken lands around Brimstone are not to be traveled lightly. This 15-card Mine Encounter Supplement for Shadows of Brimstone is themed for terrifying Plagues, black rituals, supernatural omens, and deals with dastardly demons that may be hard to refuse. CONTENTS Card #94 Sign of the Dark Omen ×2 Card #95 Pestilence Flies ×2 Card #96 River of Blood Card #97 Plague of Frogs Card #98 Biting Mites Card #99 Plague of Boils Card #100 Plague of Locusts Card #101 Falling Darkness Card #102 Crossroads Card #103 Death Ritual Card #104 The Telling Crow Card #105 The Chains of Mephistopheles Card #106 Feast of Demon
Shadows of Brimstone: Dark Omens Game Supplement supports 1–4 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: Dark Omens Game Supplement is 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: Dark Omens Game Supplement 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: Dark Omens Game Supplement belongs to these categories: Horror, Exploration, and Adventure. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Grid Movement, and Role Playing. 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: Dark Omens Game Supplement 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: Dark Omens Game Supplement 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.