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Expansion for Shadows of Brimstone: City of the Ancients
Shadows of Brimstone: Dark Stone Hydra XL Enemy Pack
2016
Rules assistance for Shadows of Brimstone: Dark Stone Hydra XL Enemy Pack
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 1–6 players
- 60 min
- 12+
Rules assistant for Shadows of Brimstone: Dark Stone Hydra XL Enemy Pack
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Shadows of Brimstone: Dark Stone Hydra XL Enemy Pack 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.
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About the game
Not all creatures that stalk the canyons and mines around Brimstone are from an OtherWorld. When the resonating horde of Dark Stone blew Brimstone off the map, it released waves of Void energy across the land, tainting the earth and mutating man and beast alike! The Dark Stone Hydra is one such creation; a common rattlesnake, found throughout the deserts of the Southwest, grown massive by the twisting powers of the Dark Stone! With multiple hissing heads, spiked Dark Stone shards protruding from its body, and a brutal Dark Stone rattle, these savage beasts are a terror beyond imagining, made all the more frightening by their common appearance throughout the region. The Dark Stone Hydra is a gigantic and terrifying beast! It is not only massive, but also fast and deadly as it strikes, slithering between models to change targets and snapping with all of its fanged heads! The Dark Stone Radiation that taints this creature also exudes from its body, corrupting those that stray too close, and its ability to regenerate damage offsets the fact that it loses power as you cut off its heads. This Enemy Pack contains everything you need to add the savagely giant Dark Stone Hydra to your games of Shadows of Brimstone! A high detail plastic model of the Dark Stone Hydra is included, as well as the rules and cards needed to add it to your games. CONTENTS 1x Rulesheet 1x Dark Stone Hydra model 1x Large Enemy Record Sheet 2x 1 Dark Stone Hydra (Threat: Low) cards 2x 1 Dark Stone Hydra (Threat: Medium) cards 2x 1 Dark Stone Hydra (Threat: High) cards
Designers
Publishers
- Flying Frog Productions
Questions and answers
Shadows of Brimstone: Dark Stone Hydra XL 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: Dark Stone Hydra XL Enemy Pack 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: Dark Stone Hydra XL 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: Dark Stone Hydra XL Enemy Pack 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: Dark Stone Hydra XL 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: Dark Stone Hydra XL Enemy Pack 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.