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Biblios

Combine auction tactics with set collection to build the richest medieval manuscript library.

2007
Economic Historical Medieval Set collection Strategic Tactical

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You may like this if you enjoy…

  • Long-arc planning where early choices pay off late
  • Short-horizon optimization and clever combos
  • Grounded in real-world history
  • Medieval politics and intrigue

Biblios is a 2007 board game for 2 to 4 players, ages 10 and up. A typical game runs 30 to 45 minutes and plays at medium complexity. It was designed by Steve Finn and published by Rio Grande Games.

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Biblios is a strategic card game where players act as medieval monks competing to acquire valuable manuscripts and resources through auctions and set collection. Players must balance gaining resources with auctioning cards to optimize their final score based on the rarity and combination of manuscripts collected. The game features elegant mechanics that blend bidding and hand management into a compact, engaging experience.

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Steve Finn

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