
- BGG rank
- BGG #960
- 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
2015
Rules assistance for Shadows of Brimstone: Trederra Artifacts #1 Game Supplement
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Shadows of Brimstone: Trederra Artifacts #1 Game Supplement is an expansion for Shadows of Brimstone: City of the Ancients 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.
Description from the publisher: Though the alien soldiers of Trederra have mastered the art of weaponizing Dark Stone to wage their wars, they have also made great advances in industrial age technology and battlefield gear to protect themselves against the toxic and harmful effects of the black rock. This 15-card supplement adds a collection of all new Trederra Artifacts for Shadows of Brimstone, themed around the Dark Stone weaponry and alien wargear found in the trenches and ruins of the war torn world of Trederra. CONTENTS Card #233 War Maps ×2 Card #234 Emergency Surgery Kit ×2 Card #235 Military Field Rations ×2 Card #236 Trederran Field Manual Card #237 Void Sabre Card #238 Trederran Gloves Card #239 Thump Gun Card #240 Trederran Sniper Rifle Card #241 Trederran Gear Harness Card #242 Tri-noculars Card #243 Field Radio Card #244 Trench Shovel
Shadows of Brimstone: Trederra 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: Trederra 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: Trederra 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: Trederra Artifacts #1 Game Supplement 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: Trederra 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: Trederra Artifacts #1 Game Supplement 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.