
- BGG rank
- BGG #5,601
- BGG rating
- 8.5
Shadows of Brimstone: City of the Ancients (Revised Edition)
- 1–4 players
- 90–180 min
- Complexity 3.6/5
- 2020

Expansion for Shadows of Brimstone: Gates of Valhalla
2023
Rules assistance for Shadows of Brimstone: Gates of Valhalla – Map Tile Pack
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Shadows of Brimstone: Gates of Valhalla – Map Tile Pack is an expansion for Shadows of Brimstone: Gates of Valhalla released in 2023 for 1–6 players, 120–240 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.
Shadows of Brimstone: Gates of Valhalla – Map Tile Pack contains, as you might expect, extra map tiles, cards, and missions for Gates of Valhalla. Set of 8 Map Tiles (including 5 Rooms and 3 Passages) with Norse Lands on the Front and the Targa Plateau on the back. Includes 2 exclusive missions and required tokens, as well as 30 cards. Map Tile Pack includes: 5x Double-sided Room TIles 3x Double-sided Passage Tiles 7x End Caps/Gate End Caps 6x Map Tile Extender Pieces Assorted tokens and counters (including 6 new objective/clue tokens) Instruction Booklet with 2x New Missions 8x Norse Lands Map Cards 8x Targa Plateau Map Cards 5x Norse Lands Encounter Cards 5x Targa Plateau Encounter Cards 4x Darkness Cards
Shadows of Brimstone: Gates of Valhalla – Map Tile 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: Gates of Valhalla – Map Tile Pack is 120–240 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: Gates of Valhalla – Map Tile 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: Gates of Valhalla – Map Tile Pack belongs to these categories: Fantasy, Horror, and Exploration. 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: Gates of Valhalla – Map Tile 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: Gates of Valhalla – Map Tile Pack as an expansion for Shadows of Brimstone: Gates of Valhalla. 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: Gates of Valhalla to use it. Check that your edition of Shadows of Brimstone: Gates of Valhalla is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.