The Great Library - Board Game (ENG) [PRE ORDER]

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In the 3rd century BC, Ptolemy I, Pharaoh of Egypt, dreamed of founding the Great Library of Alexandria: a monumental repository of human knowledge, housed in the Mouseion, dedicated to the Muses, the nine goddesses of the arts. Built by the Ptolemies, this institution became a gathering place for students, writers, scholars, and librarians from diverse cultures. Ptolemy's ambition was to amass all the knowledge of the world. Housed countless manuscripts, the library reflected his Herculean endeavor to collect and preserve the intellectual heritage of antiquity, thereby bringing fame to his name. Located near Alexandria's bustling harbor, the library welcomed ships bringing artifacts, scholars, and wisdom from distant lands. The Chief Librarian played a key role in the vast halls of the Mouseion, which, in addition to the library, housed other centers of research and cultural exchange. He or she managed the organization of the vast collection, mentored students during their studies, and personally practiced the art of translating and preserving texts in various languages, with a particular emphasis on Greek. The rustle of ancient parchment whispered between the shelves, embodying the spirit of intellectual curiosity and intercultural exchange.

As players step into the shoes of librarians in the Great Library, you will assume the crucial responsibility of leading the institution within the Mouseion and harnessing the challenges and opportunities of this legendary center of knowledge. Amidst artifacts, diverse minds, and the hustle and bustle of the harbor, you will be the primary guardians of knowledge, shaping the legacy of the Great Library and contributing to the rich mosaic of ancient history.

The player with the most fame wins the game.

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Expected: end of 2026  Op voorraad
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    Ontwerper: Vital Lacerda
    Illustrator: Ian O'Toole
    Base game / expansion: Basic game
    Age: From 14 years
    Maximum number of players: 4
    Mechanisms: Connections, Matching, Solo / Solitaire Game, Tile Placement, Turn Order: Pass Order, Worker Placement, Different Worker Types
    Minimum number of players: 1
    Difficulty: Difficult
    Game duration: 120 - 240 minutes
    Language: English
    Language dependency: Language independent
    Theme: Boeken en literatuur, Oudheid
    EAN: 810131320621

    Description

    In the 3rd century BC, Ptolemy I, Pharaoh of Egypt, dreamed of founding the Great Library of Alexandria: a monumental repository of human knowledge, housed in the Mouseion, dedicated to the Muses, the nine goddesses of the arts. Built by the Ptolemies, this institution became a gathering place for students, writers, scholars, and librarians from diverse cultures. Ptolemy's ambition was to amass all the knowledge of the world. Housed countless manuscripts, the library reflected his Herculean endeavor to collect and preserve the intellectual heritage of antiquity, thereby bringing fame to his name. Located near Alexandria's bustling harbor, the library welcomed ships bringing artifacts, scholars, and wisdom from distant lands. The Chief Librarian played a key role in the vast halls of the Mouseion, which, in addition to the library, housed other centers of research and cultural exchange. He or she managed the organization of the vast collection, mentored students during their studies, and personally practiced the art of translating and preserving texts in various languages, with a particular emphasis on Greek. The rustle of ancient parchment whispered between the shelves, embodying the spirit of intellectual curiosity and intercultural exchange.

    As players step into the shoes of librarians in the Great Library, you will assume the crucial responsibility of leading the institution within the Mouseion and harnessing the challenges and opportunities of this legendary center of knowledge. Amidst artifacts, diverse minds, and the hustle and bustle of the harbor, you will be the primary guardians of knowledge, shaping the legacy of the Great Library and contributing to the rich mosaic of ancient history.

    The player with the most fame wins the game.

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