- BGG rank
- BGG #986
- BGG rating
- 7.1
Ex Libris
- 1–4 players
- 45 min
- Complexity 2.5/5
- 2017
- BGG rank
- BGG #5,946
- BGG rating
- 7.3
Ex Libris: Revised Edition
2023
Rules assistance for Ex Libris: Revised Edition
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 1–4 players
- 45 min
- 14+
- Complexity 2.1/5
For 1 player
Rules assistant for Ex Libris: Revised Edition
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Ex Libris: Revised Edition is a board game released in 2023 for 1–4 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
In Ex Libris, you are a collector of rare and valuable books in a thriving fantasy town. The Mayor has just announced a new seat in the Village Council, Grand Librarian. The prestigious and lucrative position will be awarded to the citizen with the most extraordinary library! Unfortunately, several of your book collector colleagues (more like acquaintances, really) are also candidates. To outshine your competition, you’ll need to expand your personal library by sending your trusty assistants out into the village to find the most impressive tomes. Sources for the finest books are scarce, so you’ll need to beat your opponents to them when they pop up - especially if they match your library’s secret focus! You only have a few days before the Mayor’s Official Inspector comes to judge your library, so be sure your assistants have all your books shelved in time! She is a tough cookie and will use her Official Inspection Form to grade your library on several criteria including alphabetical order, shelf stability, prominent works, and variety. And don’t think she’ll turn a blind eye to books the Council has banned! You’ll need shrewd planning, cunning tactics, and perhaps a little magic to surpass your opponents and become Grand Librarian! How this edition is different from the original Ex Libris: Different Box Size (smaller square). Lower price point to make the game more accessible. Assistants are now screen printed. Streamlined gameplay. Update graphic design on Location Tiles to improve legibility. Updated meeples, first player marker, cards, boards, and box. Folding Town Board is removed, replaced by Scoring Reference Tiles. —description from the publisher
Mechanics
Designers
Publishers
- Renegade Game Studios
Questions and answers
Ex Libris: Revised Edition supports 1–4 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: Revised Edition 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: Revised Edition 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: Revised Edition has a complexity rating of 2.1 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-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.
Ex Libris: Revised Edition belongs to these categories: Card Game and Fantasy. 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: Revised Edition 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: Revised Edition as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.