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Rules assistance for Shadows of Brimstone: Drifter Hero Pack
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
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- 12+
Rules assistant for Shadows of Brimstone: Drifter Hero Pack
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Shadows of Brimstone: Drifter Hero 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
Traveling the plains and trails as a Drifter is a lonely life, but one born of necessity. These scruffy and reluctant Heroes are not much to look at, but when the chips are down, they know how to get the job done. Drifters are rare and have a supernatural element to them, with a penchant for long life and always being in the wrong place at the wrong time. Followed by darkness and death, Drifters fear making any long-term attachments, as they have seen enough to know that nothing lasts forever...well, almost nothing. The Drifter is a new Hero Class that can be added to your games of Shadows of Brimstone. He is a veteran gunfighter, with long years of experience in fighting evil wherever he goes. As a Danger Magnet though, a Drifter rarely needs to look for trouble... the darkness always finds him. Includes Male and Female Drifter miniatures in high-detail resin, two 30mm plastic bases, Drifter Double-Sided Hero Character Sheet, Rulesheet, Drifter Upgrade Chart, Starting Upgrade Cards, and Starting Gear.
Designers
Publishers
- Flying Frog Productions
Questions and answers
Shadows of Brimstone: Drifter Hero 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: Drifter Hero 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: Drifter Hero 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: Drifter Hero 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: Drifter Hero 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: Drifter Hero 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.