Head to head
Ex Libris vs Gnome Hollow
Which one is for you? Community verdicts, player-count fit, and taste contrasts, side by side.
Pick Ex Libris if you want…
- Big laughs around the table
- A loose, anything-goes vibe
- Shorter sessions (about 45 min vs 60)
Pick Gnome Hollow if you want…
- Short-horizon optimization and clever combos
- Hunting the right combination of cards or tiles
- A longer, meatier session (about 60 min)
Quick facts
| Ex Libris | Gnome Hollow | |
|---|---|---|
| Players | 1–4 | 1–4 |
| Play time | 45 min | 30–60 min |
| Complexity | — | Medium |
| Age | 13+ | 10+ |
| Year | — | 2024 |
Common questions
Which plays faster, Ex Libris or Gnome Hollow?
Ex Libris runs up to about 45 minutes; Gnome Hollow up to about 60. For a weeknight slot, Ex Libris is the quicker table.