- The book-lover's game of writer's bluff.
- Devised by Leslie Scott (the creator of Jenga, & Sara Finch
- First published by Oxford Games Ltd
- A family favourite since '91
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| Model Number: | Ex Libris |
| Number of Game Players: | 6 |
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Ex Libris is a game to challenge your literary acumen and test your creative writing skills. Each of the one hundred cards gives you the title, author and plot summary of a different novel or short story. At the start of a round, one player, taking turns as the reader, picks a card and reads it out. The other players then have to write a plausible opening or closing sentence to the work in an attempt to bluff fellow players into believing that their script is the genuine one.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
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Yes I know it sounds a bit boring doesn't it? 'Oh no, we've got to WRITE things down', your guests moan. You don't want that after a few glasses of wine do you? How wrong can you be? This is probably the most fulfilling game that I have ever played. Although 'played' is the wrong word really. To participate is more apt and one finds oneself becoming deeply immersed in writing a short beginning or an end to a given plot line by one of a hundred authors. Even friends that have not read a book in years and can only text or 'Twitter' have enjoyed it and it is amazing how easily one can become tuned into any one of the given plot lines.
Of course if you have a few dozen books on your shelves at home and can read the flyleaf synopsis than you don't need this game but to have it in a box complete with a shiny new penny (for tossing at the beginning to see who goes first - a total irrelevance but a nice touch) is convenient and when the dishes are cleared away and the pens and paper come out its easy to open the box and choose a book from the enclosed cards.
The silence is deafening as all participants concoct a line that they think would open or close the book and when read out anonymously along with the real one it is gratifying to hear the murmurs of approval as your effort is applauded. If others choose your composition you get the point and playing your cards right, you could win the respect of all around the table by winning the round.
It's a fabulous way of using your brain and having fun and makes a change from the deadly drudgery of Charades ('It's a film! Two words! First word! Third syllable!) or the rest of the after dinner festival fodder to wit, Pictionary, Monopoly etc ad nauseam.
You may even want to read some of the books featured. But guaranteed you will end the evening with a smile on your face and you will undoubtedly remember some of the classic lines either you or a fellow player has written whether it relates to the chosen book or not. Eleven out of ten.
Of course if you have a few dozen books on your shelves at home and can read the flyleaf synopsis than you don't need this game but to have it in a box complete with a shiny new penny (for tossing at the beginning to see who goes first - a total irrelevance but a nice touch) is convenient and when the dishes are cleared away and the pens and paper come out its easy to open the box and choose a book from the enclosed cards.
The silence is deafening as all participants concoct a line that they think would open or close the book and when read out anonymously along with the real one it is gratifying to hear the murmurs of approval as your effort is applauded. If others choose your composition you get the point and playing your cards right, you could win the respect of all around the table by winning the round.
It's a fabulous way of using your brain and having fun and makes a change from the deadly drudgery of Charades ('It's a film! Two words! First word! Third syllable!) or the rest of the after dinner festival fodder to wit, Pictionary, Monopoly etc ad nauseam.
You may even want to read some of the books featured. But guaranteed you will end the evening with a smile on your face and you will undoubtedly remember some of the classic lines either you or a fellow player has written whether it relates to the chosen book or not. Eleven out of ten.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
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Having played this with friends some time ago I've been looking for this game for some years and am really pleased to see it back on sale.
You don't need to be particularly well-read, or any kind of literary expert - a little imagination and a sense of humour is all you need!
You don't need to be particularly well-read, or any kind of literary expert - a little imagination and a sense of humour is all you need!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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Our 13 yr old twins clamour for us to play this whenever our friends come to stay. Even a fairly literate 10 year old can play. It is deeply satisfying, creative, straightforward, and entertaining - plus it's the only game we can play as a family that doesn't ened up in tears. Highly recommended.
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Pastiche writing as parlour game. This is fantastic! I knew my 3 teenagers were good creative writers, but did not realise how good until I plumped for their answers rather than... Read more
Published 12 months ago by Eurolinguist
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Ex Libris - The game of first lines and last words
This game is great for 4+ people, the more the better. It involves writing, but don't be put off by this. Read more
This game is great for 4+ people, the more the better. It involves writing, but don't be put off by this. Read more
Published 16 months ago by The Manns
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