
- BGG rank
- BGG #182
- BGG rating
- 7.8
War Chest
- 2–4 players
- 30 min
- Complexity 2.3/5
- 2018

2023
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Bestiary of Sigillum: Collector's Edition is a board game released in 2023 for 1–4 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: Collector's Edition is an updated & extended version of Bestiary of Sigillum. The following changes were made: 1. Included some changes to the balance 2. Updated box design and illustrations, added some new illustrations 3. Systematized character info and made it more clear 4. Added plastic organizer 5. Restructured rules and made them more understandable 6. Simplified game terminology 7. Updated components The game has neither random events, nor hidden information, which makes it a great battle of wits, which couples greatly with impressive replayability, strategic depth and room for all kinds of tactical decisions. In Bestiary of Sigillum you take on the role of summoners in the Kingdom of Two Castles. To play the game, you choose and summon your force of otherworldly heroes. Each character has a distinct combat role with a unique set of abilities which, when combined well, will compliment and reinforce other heroes. The main goal of the game is to destroy the opponent's castle. In order to do so, you should control siege towers placed on the game board, and destroy enemy characters. You should carefully think through every move, keeping an eye on the opponent’s actions and pick characters paying attention to their strengths and weaknesses. Note: This is not the same as Бестиарий Сигиллума. Коллекционное издание (Bestiary of Sigillum: Collector's Edition) which came out several years before this and does not include Бестиарий Сигиллума: Новые Земли (Bestiary of Sigillum: Distant Lands).
Bestiary of Sigillum: Collector's Edition 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 Bestiary of Sigillum: Collector's Edition 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 Bestiary of Sigillum: Collector's Edition 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.
Bestiary of Sigillum: Collector's Edition has a complexity rating of 2.9 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-light 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.
Bestiary of Sigillum: Collector's Edition 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 Bestiary of Sigillum: Collector's Edition 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 Bestiary of Sigillum: Collector's Edition 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.