
- BGG rank
- BGG #27,479
- BGG rating
- 5.3
Bello
- 2–8 players
- 5 min
- Complexity 1.0/5
- 2007

Rules assistance for Glifos: More Symbols – Scarab and Cat
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Glifos: More Symbols – Scarab and Cat is an expansion for Glifos released in 2024 for 1–5 players, 10–15 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Reiner Knizia and its main mechanics are Memory, Cooperative Game, and Solo / Solitaire Game.
The More Symbols expansions are two additional cards for Glifos, which add 2 new hieroglyphs to the game: the Cat and the Scarab, designed to make your games even more intriguing, since you will have new symbols to memorize! The two cards are dealt separately. Collect several and add them all to your game! RULES: Mix the card with the others, shuffle and play normally, according to the original rules. When the promotional card 'Scarab' or 'Cat' is among the 6 open cards on the table, the special rule comes into effect. In this case, you can answer only 'Scarab' or 'Cat' for that card, regardless of what appears on the open card of the deck (color or symbol). For example, if the 'Scarab' card is in the indicated position and the question is about the color, you can answer only 'Scarab' to get it right.
Glifos: More Symbols – Scarab and Cat supports 1–5 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 Glifos: More Symbols – Scarab and Cat is 10–15 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 Glifos: More Symbols – Scarab and Cat 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.
Glifos: More Symbols – Scarab and Cat has a complexity rating of 1.0 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.
Glifos: More Symbols – Scarab and Cat belongs to these categories: Card Game, Memory, and Expansion for Base-game. Its main mechanics are Memory, Cooperative Game, and Solo / Solitaire Game. 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 Glifos: More Symbols – Scarab and Cat are: Reiner Knizia. 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 Glifos: More Symbols – Scarab and Cat as an expansion for Glifos. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Glifos to use it. Check that your edition of Glifos is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.