
- BGG rank
- BGG #23,614
- BGG rating
- 5.7
Beetlez
- 3–6 players
- 10–20 min
- Complexity 1.1/5
- 2005

Rules assistance for Fredericus: Sigillum Magnum
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Fredericus: Sigillum Magnum is an expansion for Fredericus released in 2006 for 2–4 players, 30 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Domenico Di Giorgio and Eligio Cazzato and its main mechanics are Betting and Bluffing.
This is an expansion given to the buyers of Fredericus in Essen 2006. Now you can, instead of betting on a keep, bet on a capture of any other player. If that player captures two creatures you win 2 goal cards.
Fredericus: Sigillum Magnum supports 2–4 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 Fredericus: Sigillum Magnum 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 Fredericus: Sigillum Magnum for ages 8 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.
Fredericus: Sigillum Magnum has a complexity rating of 1.5 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a 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.
Fredericus: Sigillum Magnum belongs to these categories: Medieval and Expansion for Base-game. Its main mechanics are Betting and Bluffing. 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 Fredericus: Sigillum Magnum are: Domenico Di Giorgio and Eligio Cazzato. 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 Fredericus: Sigillum Magnum as an expansion for Fredericus. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Fredericus to use it. Check that your edition of Fredericus is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.