Shadows of Brimstone: Swamps of Death

Shadows of Brimstone: Swamps of Death

AdventureExplorationFantasyHorror
Players
1-4
Best withThe player count this game plays best at.
4 players
Play timeHow long a full game runs once everyone knows the rules.
180 min
AgeThe minimum age printed by the publisher.
12+
ComplexityHow demanding the rules are, from 1 (very light) to 5 (very heavy).
3.4 / 5
Year
2014

About the game

Shadows of Brimstone: Swamps of Death is a cooperative dungeon-crawl adventure set in the Old West with a heavy dose of horror. Heroes venture down into portal-riddled mines, battling ancient demons and foul creatures while collecting loot and building their characters between adventures. This expansion introduces the swampland world of Jargono and its reptilian inhabitants.

Hobbli's Notes

A big, miniature-heavy cooperative crawler with a great western-horror mashup theme. Campaign progression is genuinely satisfying, but it demands serious time investment and table space.

What we like

  • Immersive western-horror theme.
  • Satisfying campaign character progression.
  • High-quality miniatures.
  • Modular exploration keeps sessions varied.

Keep in mind

  • Very long 180-minute playtime.
  • High downtime and rules overhead.
  • Significant table space and component management.
  • Expensive to fully collect.

Who it's for

Fans of cooperative miniature dungeon crawlers and campaign play, ages 12 and up, in groups of 2 to 4.

Mechanics

Cooperative GameDice RollingMovementModular BoardRole PlayingVariable Player Powers

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