- BGG rating
- 8.4
Expansion for Shadows of Brimstone: Forbidden Fortress
Shadows of Brimstone: Forbidden Fortress – Artifacts #1 Game Supplement
2019
Rules assistance for Shadows of Brimstone: Forbidden Fortress – Artifacts #1 Game Supplement
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 1–4 players
- 120 min
- 12+
Rules assistant for Shadows of Brimstone: Forbidden Fortress – Artifacts #1 Game Supplement
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Shadows of Brimstone: Forbidden Fortress – Artifacts #1 Game Supplement is an expansion for Shadows of Brimstone: Forbidden Fortress released in 2019 for 1–4 players, 120 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Dice Rolling, and Grid Movement.
About the game
Description from the publisher: One of the most fun elements of Shadows of Brimstone is developing and customizing your Heroes. These new Gear cards focus on Item Upgrades, adding new Runes, Marks, and a host of characterful new trinkets that can be slotted onto your Heroes’ Items to add powerful bonuses and abilities. This 15-card Supplement adds a set of all new Gear cards themed around Item Upgrades to add to your games of Shadows of Brimstone. CONTENTS Card #372 Amulet of Sankarra ×2 Card #373 Scroll of Thunder ×2 Card #374 Siege Axe ×2 Card #375 Nobuhara Shackles Card #376 Chochin Lantern Card #377 Takobake Rifle Card #378 Takobake Hat Card #379 Book of Seven Deaths Card #380 Blade of Vengeance Card #381 Tiger Pants Card #382 Yamabushi Leg Armor Card #383 Ring of Heaven
Publishers
- Flying Frog Productions
Questions and answers
Shadows of Brimstone: Forbidden Fortress – Artifacts #1 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: Forbidden Fortress – Artifacts #1 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: Forbidden Fortress – Artifacts #1 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: Forbidden Fortress – Artifacts #1 Game Supplement belongs to these categories: Fantasy, 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 catalogue lists Shadows of Brimstone: Forbidden Fortress – Artifacts #1 Game Supplement 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.