
- BGG rank
- BGG #671
- BGG rating
- 8.0
Shadows of Brimstone: City of the Ancients
- 1–4 players
- 120 min
- Complexity 3.4/5
- 2014

Expansion for Shadows of Brimstone: Swamps of Death
2015
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Shadows of Brimstone: Swamps of Jargono Artifacts #1 Game Supplement is an expansion for Shadows of Brimstone: Swamps of Death released in 2015 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.
In the hot and humid swamps of Jargono, primitive bands of humans and savage Serpentmen build their civilizations on the ancient ruins of those who came before. Filled with ancient ceremonial relics and brutal Dark Stone-edged weapons, the jungle is home to many artifacts worth uncovering. This 15-card supplement adds a collection of all new Swamps of Jargono Artifacts for Shadows of Brimstone, themed around the primitive but brutal Dark Stone weapons used by the tribal humans and Serpentmen of Jargono as well as lost relics and medicines native to the murky swamps. A collection of 15 Artifact cards for use with the Shadows of Brimstone: Swamps of Death core set. Roughly doubles the number of artifacts available for the Jargono Otherworld. Card #41 Bogbat Ichor ×2 Card #42 Terri-Terri Leaf ×2 Card #43 Dark Stone Club ×2 Card #44 Sacrificial Dagger Card #45 Totem of De'nar Card #46 Hunting Net Card #47 Statue of a Serpent God Card #48 Stone Tablet Card #49 Swamp Parasite Card #50 Se'Parri Flute Card #51 Tribal Armor Card #52 Trophy Shield
Shadows of Brimstone: Swamps of Jargono Artifacts #1 Game Supplement 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: Swamps of Jargono Artifacts #1 Game Supplement 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: Swamps of Jargono Artifacts #1 Game Supplement 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: Swamps of Jargono Artifacts #1 Game Supplement belongs to these categories: Dice, Horror, 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: Swamps of Jargono Artifacts #1 Game Supplement 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: Swamps of Jargono Artifacts #1 Game Supplement as an expansion for Shadows of Brimstone: Swamps of Death. 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: Swamps of Death to use it. Check that your edition of Shadows of Brimstone: Swamps of Death is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.