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Libraria

Players

2

Time

5-10

Age

7+

Weight

1.5

Rating

6.52

Fit

Teach 2.3

Teaching signal

Replay 3.9

High replayability

Interaction 3.8

Highly interactive

Scaling 4.0

Scales well

Strategy 4.5

Deep strategy

Control 3.0

Luck-sensitive

Table feel

Libraria has a moderate level of direct confrontation and strategic depth in confrontation. Players need to pay attention to each other's actions frequently. While there is some cooperation required, it is not the main focus of the game. Overall, the game has a good level of player interaction.

Replay value

Libraria has a high replayability score due to its high variability gameboard, availability of expansions, deep strategic possibilities, and adaptability to different player counts. Although it may take some time to learn, the game offers a fresh and engaging experience each time it is played.

Luck profile

Libraria has a moderate influence of luck. While random elements like dice rolls and card draws play a significant role in determining the game outcome, players have substantial ability to mitigate the effects of luck through strategic decisions and planning. The game strikes a balanced mix of luck and strategy, making it suitable for players who enjoy a combination of chance and skill.

Overview

Libraria is a complete information majorities and area control abstract game for two players. Players take the role of librarians who duel for the control of the books in the bookshelf, while trying to avoid book-eating mice. The board is created by 25 randomized tiles to keep the game fresh each match. Players take turns placing counters of their color on the intersections of the tiles. When the board is full (after each player has placed 18 counters), the majorities are checked for each tile. The player who has the majority of corners of a tile receives the books inside as points. A mouse is worth -1pt because it eats a book. In case of total control of the tile, the points received or lost are increased by 1. —description from the publisher

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Credits

Designers

1
Marcello Bertocchi

Artists

1
Michele Mor

Publishers

1
XVgames

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