
- 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: Other Worlds – Shattered Ruins of Shikar
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.

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Shadows of Brimstone: Other Worlds – Shattered Ruins of Shikar is an expansion for Shadows of Brimstone: City of the Ancients released in 2026 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.
Once a thriving technologically advanced world, Shikar was a place of untold beauty, rich in culture and civilization. But when Dark Stone was discovered and the seductive but corrupting influence of the Void took hold, the planet was shattered, and its people, the Shikarri, consumed by the Darkness. Now the whole world is a postapocalyptic wasteland, cracked and broken from within, with chunks of the planet floating in the alien sky overhead, and building ruins overgrown with writhing tendrils of Void Creep that ensnare and consume everything within their grasp. This brand new Deluxe OtherWorld Expansion introduces not one, but two new worlds to Shadows of Brimstone, the alien Shattered Ruins of Shikar and the Earth-based Deep Jungle on the reverse. This expansion contains a full set of Map Tiles for these two new worlds, 6 brand new Missions, counters and rules, a host of new Enemies including 6 Shikarri Scavengers, 9 Creeper Husks, 3 large Abominations, 3 Shadow Flayers, and 3 Void Creep Root Hazards, as well as all of the Artifacts, Encounter, and cards for these dangerous new worlds. As an added bonus for supporting this new Deluxe OtherWorld Expansion in the Cursed Tombs of Khamuntet/Impossible Hell Train Pledge Manager, this will include a special Kickstarter Exclusive Map Tile, and the associated cards, for the Shattered Ruins of Shikar / Deep Jungle worlds. —description from the publisher
Shadows of Brimstone: Other Worlds – Shattered Ruins of Shikar 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 – Shattered Ruins of Shikar 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 – Shattered Ruins of Shikar 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 – Shattered Ruins of Shikar 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 – Shattered Ruins of Shikar 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 – Shattered Ruins of Shikar 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.