
- BGG rank
- BGG #962
- BGG rating
- 8.0
Shadows of Brimstone: Swamps of Death
- 1–4 players
- 90–180 min
- Complexity 3.4/5
- 2014

Expansion for Shadows of Brimstone: City of the Ancients
Rules assistance for Shadows of Brimstone: Greek Champion Hero Pack
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Shadows of Brimstone: Greek Champion Hero Pack is an expansion for Shadows of Brimstone: City of the Ancients released in 2025 for 1–6 players, 90 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.
Down through the ages, epic poems and stories have been told about ancient Greek heroes of myth and legend. Born of divine blood and gifted by the gods, these champions of mankind set out on quests that few others would take on. Sailing the roaring seas, climbing mountain peaks, and delving into the ancient ruins and tunnels of the Underworld, to seek out lost relics and terrifying creatures in the defense of mankind. This Hero Pack contains everything you need to play as a Greek Champion in your games of Shadows of Brimstone! There are 2 Greek Champion models included, male and female, as well as the large Hero Character Sheet, Upgrade and Skill Tree Sheet, and all of the cards needed to take on the role of this Greek Hero. There are two versions of this Hero Pack (A and B). The printed material is the same, but the two Hero Miniatures included are different. Each set contains a Male Greek Champion, a Female Greek Champion, and two Greek Temple Ruins Themed 30 mm bases. But the miniature poses are different between Set A and Set B.
Shadows of Brimstone: Greek Champion 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: Greek Champion Hero Pack is 90 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: Greek Champion 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: Greek Champion Hero Pack belongs to these categories: Horror, Exploration, and Adventure. 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: Greek Champion 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: Greek Champion 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.