
- BGG rank
- BGG #5,601
- 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
2016
Rules assistance for Shadows of Brimstone: Prospector 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: Prospector Hero Pack is an expansion for Shadows of Brimstone: City of the Ancients released in 2016 for 1–6 players, 60 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.
Since before Dark Stone was even discovered in the hills around Brimstone, Prospectors were a common sight around town and out on the trails; mining in the hills and panning for gold in the streams and rivers. When the Dark Stone boom hit, their number multiplied... by the hour. Prospectors from all around flooded the area, looking to get in on a piece of the action. Once the town exploded and the portals starting tearing open, most fled in terror. Those that didn’t either had nowhere to go or were too stubborn to let any creatures and demons from some other world steal their claim! The Prospector is a new Hero Class that can be added to your games of Shadows of Brimstone. He is a strong close combat fighter and can absorb a lot of damage before being KO’d. He also is the best around for collecting up Gold and Dark Stone, as his abilities allow him to earn double the amount found on most occasions. His only real drawbacks are in having low Initiative and not being allowed to use Guns or Tech. Includes Male and Female Prospector miniatures in high-detail resin, two 30mm plastic bases, Prospector Double-Sided Hero Character Sheet, Rulesheet, Prospector Upgrade Chart, Starting Upgrade Cards, and Starting Gear.
Shadows of Brimstone: Prospector 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: Prospector Hero Pack is 60 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: Prospector 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: Prospector Hero Pack belongs to these categories: Dice, 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: Prospector 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: Prospector 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.