Ex Libris

DescriptionIn 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 youll 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 youll need to beat your opponents to them when they pop up - especially if they match your librarys secret focus!You only have a few days before the Mayors 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 dont think shell turn a blind eye to books the Council has banned! Youll need shrewd planning cunning tactics and perhaps a little magic to surpass your opponents and become Grand Librarian!Contents Summary:1 Folding Town Board1 Double-sided Dry-erase Official Library Inspection Form Board1 Dry Erase Marker12 Double-sided Library Tiles18 Oversized Location Tiles12 Standard Assistant Meeples12 Special Assistant Meeples1 Crystal Ball First Player Token152 Book Cards (with 510 unique book titles)6 Category Cards1 Rulebook