Ex Libris 2nd Edition

Categories: Card Game, Fantasy

Mechanics: Hand Management, Open Drafting, Set Collection, Solo/Solitaire Game, Tile Placement, Variable Player Powers, Worker Placement

Players: 1–4

Ages: 14+

Playtime: 45 Min

In Ex Libris, you are a collector of rare and valuable books in a bustling fantasy town. The Mayor has just announced a new position on the Village Council: Grand Librarian. This prestigious and sought-after role will be awarded to the citizen who assembles the most extraordinary library. However, you're not the only one vying for this honor—several of your fellow book collectors (more like rivals, really) are also in the running.

To outshine your competition, you'll need to expand your personal library by sending your trusty assistants out into the village to acquire the most impressive tomes. With sources for the finest books in short supply, you'll need to be quick and strategic to grab the best volumes—especially those that align with your library's secret focus.

Time is of the essence, as you only have a few days before the Mayor’s Official Inspector arrives to judge your library. This no-nonsense inspector will use her Official Inspection Form to evaluate your collection based on criteria such as alphabetical order, shelf stability, prominent works, and variety. She won’t overlook any banned books either, so you’ll need to be careful! To succeed, you’ll need shrewd planning, clever tactics, and maybe even a little magic to surpass your rivals and claim the title of Grand Librarian!