- BGG rating
- 8.7
Expansion for Shadows of Brimstone: City of the Ancients
Shadows of Brimstone: Other Worlds – Derelict Ship
2017
Rules assistance for Shadows of Brimstone: Other Worlds – Derelict Ship
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: Other Worlds – Derelict Ship
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Shadows of Brimstone: Other Worlds – Derelict Ship is an expansion for Shadows of Brimstone: City of the Ancients released in 2017 for 1–4 players, 120 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.
About the game
"Lost in the cold darkness of space, the Vostros never completed its mission." "The Derelict Ship will push your Heroes to the brink of madness, as the flickering lights and whispering voices in the dark close in all around. If you can survive, you may find futuristic weapons and unimaginable technology amidst the interstellar horrors of... The Derelict Ship!" Includes: - a full set of 18 Map Tiles for this new Derelict Ship world - 3 deadly new Enemy Types - 6 Necronaut enemies - a host of new game cards - 6 challenging new Missions Though included in the retail version of the Derelict Ship Otherworld Expansion, the B.E.A.C.O.N. Drones and Auto-Turrets were available to Kickstarter pledgers only as add-ons.
Designers
Publishers
- Flying Frog Productions
Questions and answers
Shadows of Brimstone: Other Worlds – Derelict Ship 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: Other Worlds – Derelict Ship 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: Other Worlds – Derelict Ship 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: Other Worlds – Derelict Ship 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: Other Worlds – Derelict Ship 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: Other Worlds – Derelict Ship 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.