
- BGG rating
- 7.2
Бестиарий Сигиллума: кузница хаоса (Bestiary of Sigillum: Forge of Chaos)
- 2 players
- 30–60 min
- 2015

2014
Rules assistance for Бестиарий Сигиллума (Bestiary of Sigillum)
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
For 2 players

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Бестиарий Сигиллума (Bestiary of Sigillum) is a board game released in 2014 for 2 players, 30 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Peter Vibe and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Area Majority / Influence, and Grid Movement.
Bestiary of Sigillum, legendary tome with pages covered in mystical signs, a key to secret knowladge and slumbering power, magnum opus of great mage Goethius has been uncovered. Two rivalring heirs have gathered it page by page and now they are finally ready to summon spirits contained in Bestiary of Sigillum for one final battle. In this game players first draft 3 unique characters each, then use them to destroy opponent's castle. Threre are two ways to deal damage to castle. First, if you have a majority of characters near siege tower you deal 1 damage to opponent's castle. Second, if you destroy a character it is immediately respawned but controller's castle takes 2 damage. Each character in the game has different abilities, hitpoints and combat roles, which gives variety and strategic depth. The game has no random or hidden information. Awards 2014 "Настолкомания" - "Game of the year" - laureate (Best game from russian designer) 2014 "Два в Кубе" - "Breakthrough of the year" - laureate 2014 "Игрокуб" - "Best game of 2014" - laureate
Бестиарий Сигиллума (Bestiary of Sigillum) supports 2 players according to the catalogue. This is the publisher’s listed player count, so the game is designed for exactly that number of participants. Variants for other group sizes, if any, are described in the rulebook of your edition, so check it before setting up a different configuration.
The listed playing time for Бестиарий Сигиллума (Bestiary of Sigillum) is 30 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 Бестиарий Сигиллума (Bestiary of Sigillum) for ages 14 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.
Бестиарий Сигиллума (Bestiary of Sigillum) has a complexity rating of 3.3 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-weight game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Бестиарий Сигиллума (Bestiary of Sigillum) belongs to these categories: Fantasy and Abstract Strategy. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Area Majority / Influence, 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 Бестиарий Сигиллума (Bestiary of Sigillum) are: Peter Vibe. 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 Бестиарий Сигиллума (Bestiary of Sigillum) as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.