Ex Libris
Collect rare books and arrange them alphabetically on your shelf to become the Grand Librarian.
Who it's for
Book lovers and puzzle enthusiasts who enjoy spatial arrangement challenges combined with worker-placement variety.
Not for you if…
You find alphabetical ordering tedious or want a game with more direct player interaction.
Vibe's take
alphabetical ordering puzzle, book collection satisfaction, worker-placement variety, gnomish library charm
About this game
Compete to become the Grand Librarian by assembling the most impressive collection of rare books. Ex Libris combines worker placement with spatial card arrangement: your bookshelf must be alphabetically ordered, contain certain categories, and avoid banned books. Each round offers different location tiles with unique drafting opportunities, and your special assistant provides a unique ability. The alphabetical ordering creates a spatial puzzle that grows more constrained as your shelf fills up.
Get it
from €40
Mechanics
By the numbers
Players
Duration
45 min
Ages 10+
Complexity
2.5 / 5 — MediumBGG Rating
6.7/10
Rank #954
7.0k ratings
Published
2017
Language
Moderate text
Designed by
Adam P. McIver
Published by
Lavka Games, Origames, Renegade Game Studios, Schwerkraft-Verlag, Portal Games, Galápagos Jogos, REXhry, 2 Pionki, Raven Distribution, Devir, Banana Games
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