{"product_id":"ex-libris-2nd-edition","title":"Ex Libris: 2nd Edition","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEx Libris\u003c\/em\u003e, 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,\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGrand Librarian\u003c\/em\u003e. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTo 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!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eYou 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!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCollect \u0026amp; arrange books in a fantasy setting to become the Grand Librarian!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWorker placement with Special Assistants in an ever changing board of unique locations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIncludes Solo Mode!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHow this edition is different from the original Ex Libris:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDifferent Box Size (smaller square).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLower price point to make the game more accessible.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAssistants are now screen printed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eUpdate graphic design on Location Tiles to improve legibility.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eUpdated meeples, first player marker, cards, boards, and box.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFolding Town Board is removed, replaced by Scoring Reference Tiles. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eContents:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e162 cards in total including:\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e152 Book Cards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e6 Category Cards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e4 Special Assistant Cards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e18 Location Tiles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e4 Library Tiles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e4 Scoring Reference Tiles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e1 Dry-Erase Scoreboard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e12 Standard Assistant Meeples\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e1 First Player Token\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e1 Gelatinous Cube\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e1 Dry Erase Marker\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e1 Rulebook\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e1 Location Reference Player Aid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAt a Glance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNumber of Players:\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e1-4\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFor Ages:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e14+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePlaying Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e45 min\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGame Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFamily Strategy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Renegade Game Studios","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41586855936137,"sku":"ren00577","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0554\/8192\/5769\/files\/RGS00577-ex-libris-SKU1-box-3D-2000px-shadow-3D-v2023__48578.1685042975.png?v=1700700399","url":"https:\/\/www.nexustabletopgames.com\/products\/ex-libris-2nd-edition","provider":"Nexus Tabletop Games","version":"1.0","type":"link"}