- BGG rank
- BGG #5,946
- BGG rating
- 7.3
Ex Libris: Revised Edition
- 1–4 players
- 45 min
- Complexity 2.1/5
- 2023
- BGG rating
- 7.6
Rules assistance for Ex Libris: Expanded Archives
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 1–5 players
- 45 min
- 14+
- Complexity 3.0/5
Rules assistant for Ex Libris: Expanded Archives
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Ex Libris: Expanded Archives is an expansion for Ex Libris released in 2023 for 1–5 players, 45 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Adam P. McIver and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Hand Management, and Set Collection.
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About the game
Welcome to one of our town’s best kept secrets - the Expanded Archives! The contents of this room are meant only for the eyes of the Grand Librarians. Residing within the walls and shelves are strange, oft-forgotten powerful Artifacts that are difficult to master but will impress any Official Inspector! In addition to powerful Artifacts, you’ll have the opportunity to hire trusty Special Assistants to send out into the village to find the most impressive tomes. Introduces new Artifact cards that can be shelved with your books for powerful effects and scoring potential. Adds new Special Assistants and a new way to use them! The Job Faire module allows players to bid to gain Special Assistants, allowing them to have multiple different ones during each game! Includes: 5th player content Artifactorium module - 2 new locations, plus all of the artifact cards 3 new Special Assistant Meeples, with their cards Job Faire module - 2 new locations, plus cards for the 1st edition Special Assistants (with updated / balanced text), allowing the Special Assistants to be auctioned off during the game. Updated Diviner's Hut location (revised text) —description from the publisher
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Publishers
- Renegade Game Studios
Questions and answers
Ex Libris: Expanded Archives 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 Ex Libris: Expanded Archives is 45 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 Ex Libris: Expanded Archives for ages 14 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.
Ex Libris: Expanded Archives has a complexity rating of 3.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-weight 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.
Ex Libris: Expanded Archives belongs to these categories: Card Game, Fantasy, and Expansion for Base-game. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Hand Management, and Set Collection. 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 Ex Libris: Expanded Archives are: Adam P. McIver. 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 Ex Libris: Expanded Archives as an expansion for Ex Libris. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Ex Libris to use it. Check that your edition of Ex Libris is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.