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Fire in the Library (2019)

1–6 players · 15–30 min · age 8+ · ★ 6.7 on BGG

Players
1–6
Play time
15–30 min
Age
8+
Complexity
Light
BGG rating
6.7/10

Best for 1–6 players aged 8+ who like card games — light complexity, plays in 15–30 min.

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Fire in the Library board game box cover

About Fire in the Library

Fire in the Library is a press-your-luck game in which players must try their best to rescue books and accumulate knowledge. The game is played in rounds with a variable turn order in which earlier players have more risk but a higher possible reward. Everyone starts with tools to help mitigate their luck or change the probabilities for their opponents! Gain more tools when your luck runs out or if you take the safe route and exit the library before things get too risky.

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Card Game

Mechanics: Hand Management, Push Your Luck · Designer: Tony Miller, John Prather

Players: 1P · 2P · 3P · 4P · 5P · 6P

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Fire in the Library FAQ

How many players is Fire in the Library?
Fire in the Library plays with 1–6 players, ages 8 and up.
How long does Fire in the Library take to play?
A game of Fire in the Library takes 15–30 min, at light complexity (1.4/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is Fire in the Library any good?
Fire in the Library rates 6.7/10 from 411 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a card game game built around hand management, push your luck.