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- BGG #5,601
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- 8.5
Shadows of Brimstone: City of the Ancients (Revised Edition)
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- 90–180 min
- Complexity 3.6/5
- 2020
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- 8.1
Expansion for Shadows of Brimstone: City of the Ancients
Shadows of Brimstone: Frontier Doc Hero Pack
2021
Rules assistance for Shadows of Brimstone: Frontier Doc Hero 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: Frontier Doc Hero Pack
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Shadows of Brimstone: Frontier Doc Hero Pack is an expansion for Shadows of Brimstone: City of the Ancients released in 2021 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
A staple of every Old West frontier town, the rough and rugged Frontier Doc has been around and seen things most people wouldn’t believe. Though academic by nature, these crafty and resourceful medical men use their wits and experience to learn the weakness of their enemies, and then cut them to pieces in a fight. While keeping a steady hand and cool head under pressure, a Doc is an expert at bandaging up wounded comrades and cutting off unwanted growths... wherever they may sprout. The Frontier Doc is a strong support character with the ability and resources to keep the Hero Posse in tip-top shape when it comes to Wounds, Injuries, and Mutations. Starting with the Doc’s Bag, the Frontier Doc is never short on Bandages, and even gains a fantastic bonus when using them. His Field Surgery ability also allows for some much needed Injury/Mutation relief, without the need to find a Doc in Town or worry about it being botched! Of course the Frontier Doc is also no slouch when it comes to battle. Though he doesn’t start with any weapons by default (just using his basic Combat to Attack), he can become a powerful hand-to-hand fighter, and retains the ability to use Ranged Weapons as needed. Includes Male and Female Frontier Doc miniatures in high-detail resin, two 30mm plastic bases, Frontier Doc Double-Sided Hero Character Sheet, Rulesheet, Frontier Doc Upgrade Chart, Starting Upgrade Cards, and Starting Gear.
Designers
Publishers
- Flying Frog Productions
Questions and answers
Shadows of Brimstone: Frontier Doc 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: Frontier Doc 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: Frontier Doc 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: Frontier Doc 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: Frontier Doc 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: Frontier Doc 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.