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Expansion for Ex Libris

Ex Libris: Expanded Archives

Expansion impact

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Published
2023
Players
1–5
Play time
45 min
Reach
Niche (via base game)
Evaluations
0
Themes:
Card GameFantasy
Mechanics:
Hand managementDraftingSet collectionTile layingWorker placement

How it plays

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Main mechanics explained

  • Hand management: Timing which card to spend is the core puzzle.
  • Drafting: You pick from a shared pool and pass the rest along.
  • Set collection: Scoring comes from completing the right combinations.
  • Tile laying: You build a shared or personal board tile by tile.
Full publisher description

Welcome to one of our town s best kept secrets - the Expanded Archives! The contents of this room are meant only for the eyes of the Grand Librarians. Residing within the walls and shelves are strange, oft-forgotten powerful Artifacts that are difficult to master but will impress any Official Inspector! In addition to powerful Artifacts, you ll have the opportunity to hire trusty Special Assistants to send out into the village to find the most impressive tomes. Introduces new Artifact cards that can be shelved with your books for powerful effects and scoring potential. Adds new Special Assistants and a new way to use them! The Job Faire module allows players to bid to gain Special Assistants, allowing them to have multiple different ones during each game! Includes: 5th player content Artifactorium module - 2 new locations, plus all of the artifact cards 3 new Special Assistant Meeples, with their cards Job Faire module - 2 new locations, plus cards for the 1st edition Special Assistants (with updated / balanced text), allowing the Special Assistants to be auctioned off during the game. Updated Diviner's Hut location (revised text) description from the publisher

What this expansion brings

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