
- BGG rank
- BGG #5,600
- 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: City of the Ancients
2026
Rules assistance for Shadows of Brimstone: Pharroxic Ancient Hero Pack
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: Pharroxic Ancient Hero Pack 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 member of the ruling Vampire caste of the lost kingdom of Pharrox, this Hero escaped the fate of the sunken city, roaming the world down through the ages. With an air of mystery and an insatiable lust for excitement, she seeks out ever-greater dangers in the vain hope of reclaiming any long-forgotten thrill of life. This Hero Pack allows players to take on the role of one of the long lost Vampires of Pharrox, not entombed within the Sunken City, but ancient and world weary from thousands of years walking the Earth. With her trusty Automaton Valet and Gilded Blade, the Pharroxic Ancient is always seeking danger. Includes miniatures for both the Female and Male Pharroxic Ancient, as well as the Automaton Valet, and all the cards, counters, rules, and Skill Tree needed to add this Vampire Hero to your games of Shadows of Brimstone! —description from the publisher
Shadows of Brimstone: Pharroxic Ancient Hero Pack 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: Pharroxic Ancient Hero Pack 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: Pharroxic Ancient 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: Pharroxic Ancient 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: Pharroxic Ancient 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: Pharroxic Ancient 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.