Head to head
Age of Empires III: The Age of Discovery vs Ex Libris
Which one is for you? Community verdicts, player-count fit, and taste contrasts, side by side.
Pick Age of Empires III: The Age of Discovery if you want…
- A story you build over the course of play
- Grounded in real-world history
- A longer, meatier session (about 120 min)
Pick Ex Libris if you want…
- Big laughs around the table
- A loose, anything-goes vibe
- Shorter sessions (about 45 min vs 120)
Quick facts
| Age of Empires III: The Age of Discovery | Ex Libris | |
|---|---|---|
| Players | 2–5 | 1–4 |
| Play time | 90–120 min | 45 min |
| Complexity | Medium-Heavy | — |
| Age | 10+ | 13+ |
| Year | 2007 | — |
Common questions
Which plays faster, Age of Empires III: The Age of Discovery or Ex Libris?
Ex Libris runs up to about 45 minutes; Age of Empires III: The Age of Discovery up to about 120. For a weeknight slot, Ex Libris is the quicker table.