- BGG rating
- 7.7
Eschaton: Sigils of Ruin
- 2–6 players
- 60–180 min
- Complexity 2.7/5
- 2017
- BGG rank
- BGG #4,647
- BGG rating
- 7.2
Eschaton
2016
Rules assistance for Eschaton
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–6 players
- 60–180 min
- Complexity 2.7/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Eschaton
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Eschaton is a board game released in 2016 for 2–6 players and 60–180 minutes per game. It was designed by Adam Watts, Diha, and Petras Vaznelis and its main mechanics are Hand Management, Area Majority / Influence, and Open Drafting.
Expansions
- BGG rating
- 8.3
Eschaton: Iconoclasm
- 1–6 players
- 60–180 min
- Complexity 4.0/5
- 2025
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About the game
Description from the publisher: In the game of Eschaton, players seek to lead the most favored cult in the final days before Armageddon. As the world crumbles, the Dark One will favor only a single unholy mass to be his Chosen in the vastness of eternity following the cataclysm. All others will be obliterated by his depraved will. Through bloodshed on the field of battle, divination of the unholiest arcana, and initiation of powerful cultists, you will build your cult and earn your rightful place. Eschaton is a strategy game driven by a deck-building mechanic. All players begin with the same basic cult (deck) and an equal presence on the realm map. As the game progresses, each player utilizes the evil Influence of their existing Cultist cards to initiate new Cultists into their deck as they seek to earn the most Points of Favor from the Dark One. These Cultists carry different specialties: some are masters at arms, others strong wielders of arcane magics, and others provide even greater Influence to recruit stronger members.
Designers
Publishers
- Archon Games
Questions and answers
Eschaton supports 2–6 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 Eschaton is 60–180 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.
Eschaton has a complexity rating of 2.7 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.
Eschaton belongs to these categories: Card Game, Fantasy, and Territory Building. Its main mechanics are Hand Management, Area Majority / Influence, and Open Drafting. 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 Eschaton are: Adam Watts, Diha, and Petras Vaznelis. 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 Eschaton 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.