Ex Libris (Variants) - Board Game

You are a collector of rare and valuable books in a bustling fantasy city. The mayor has just announced a new seat on the village council, Grand Librarian.

To highlight your expertise, you'll need to expand your personal library by sending your trusted assistants into the town to find the most impressive tomes.

Sources for the best books are scarce, so you'll have to beat your opponents to them, especially if they match your library's secret focus.

You only have a few days before the official Mayor's Office of Inspectors arrives to appraise your library, so make sure your assistants have all your books shelved in time. He's a tough cookie, and he'll use his Official Inspection Form to rank your library on various criteria including alphabetical order, shelf stability, prominent works, and variety. And don't think he'll turn a blind eye to books the Council has banned. You'll need shrewd planning, cunning tactics, and perhaps a little magic to outwit your opponents and become Grand Librarian!