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Expansion for Shadows of Brimstone: City of the Ancients
Shadows of Brimstone: Other Worlds – Forest of the Dead
2019
Rules assistance for Shadows of Brimstone: Other Worlds – Forest of the Dead
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 1–6 players
- 90–120 min
- 12+
Rules assistant for Shadows of Brimstone: Other Worlds – Forest of the Dead
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Shadows of Brimstone: Other Worlds – Forest of the Dead is an expansion for Shadows of Brimstone: City of the Ancients released in 2019 for 1–6 players, 90–120 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
The Forest of the Dead is a shadowy realm that lies between worlds. It is a place where the dead from all worlds roam freely amongst the ancient and decayed trees. A cold, thick fog hangs in the air, and the gnarled branches gently sway and clack in the fetid breeze. The forest floor is covered in a spongy moss, and the soft black soil beneath hides the countless bones and treasures of untold eons. It is difficult not to feel utterly alone in the stillness of the woods, but the creatures of the forest know you are here. They are hungry for the fleeting warmth that only life carries, and they desire above all else revenge upon the living! This Deluxe OtherWorld Expansion allows your Heroes to explore the haunted Forest of the Dead, battling Undead versions of virtually any Enemies you have in your collection, as well as a host of new and terrifying creatures that roam the shadowy woods! Like all OtherWorlds, The Forest of the Dead has a set of unique Encounters, Artifacts, Map Cards, and OtherWorld Threat cards, as well as a couple of Global Rules that make adventuring there more distinct. The Global Rules are listed on the World Card included in this expansion. While exploring the Forest of the Dead, Heroes will find themselves picking their way through densely packed decayed trees and crumbling stone ruins, shining their lantern’s light through the cold fog that hangs in the air. Many have found their way into the dark Forest, whether through death or gateway, but few ever find their way back out. —description from the publisher
Designers
Publishers
- Flying Frog Productions
Questions and answers
Shadows of Brimstone: Other Worlds – Forest of the Dead 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: Other Worlds – Forest of the Dead is 90–120 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 – Forest of the Dead 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 – Forest of the Dead 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 credited designers of Shadows of Brimstone: Other Worlds – Forest of the Dead 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 – Forest of the Dead 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.