{"product_id":"ex-libris-2nd-edition","title":"Ex Libris 2nd Edition","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\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, \u003cem\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  \u003cp\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  \u003cp\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  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cul\u003e  \u003cli\u003eCollect \u0026amp; arrange books in a fantasy setting to become the Grand Librarian!\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eWorker placement with Special Assistants in an ever changing board of unique locations.\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eIncludes Solo Mode!\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cp\u003eHow this edition is different from the original Ex Libris:\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cul\u003e  \u003cli\u003eDifferent Box Size (smaller square).\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eLower price point to make the game more accessible.\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eAssistants are now screen printed.\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eStreamlined gameplay.\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eUpdate graphic design on Location Tiles to improve legibility.\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eUpdated meeples, first player marker, cards, boards, and box.\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eFolding Town Board is removed, replaced by Scoring Reference Tiles. \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Renegade Game Studios","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43537441259642,"sku":"LPG-RGS00577","price":84.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1425\/8892\/products\/rgs00577-ex-libris-sku1-box-3d-2000px-shadow-3d-v2023__48578.jpg?v=1686755854","url":"https:\/\/www.ozziecollectables.com\/products\/ex-libris-2nd-edition","provider":"Ozzie Collectables","version":"1.0","type":"link"}