Collect rare books and arrange them alphabetically on your shelf to become the Grand Librarian.
Vibe's take
alphabetical ordering puzzle, book collection satisfaction, worker-placement variety, gnomish library charm
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.
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.
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
Sounds like your kind of game?
Collect rare books and arrange them alphabetically on your shelf to become the Grand Librarian.
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