The Library Game

From: the Archivist
To: Researchers of all ages
Subject: Recruiting

Hello prospective Researcher,

I am the Archivist. I've been maintaining the Library for some time now, but I need your help.

You see, the world is full of troublesome problems. The answers we need are contained within the Library. However, there are so many problems and not enough Researchers to investigate and compile solutions.

Researchers should have a willingness to learn how the Library is organized to ensure efficiency within the Library. All other skills will be taught on the job.

Should you accept this position, it will be your job to search through the resources within the Library to find words that help your team solve the problems that are submitted by the general public.

Upon finding the words you need, you'll write the story of your daring adventures to solve the problem! Reports due on my desk by close of business, of course.

Sincerely,
the Archivist

                                                                                                                                           

Check out the TTRPGkids review here!

The Archivist needs your help! Head to the nearest library and fire up your imagination as you play your way through The Library Game!

Search the shelves, explore your library, and learn more about how things are organized as you discover words that will help build the story you write at the end.

With 2 modes of play, 24 Archetypes, and 16 unique Problems to solve, The Library Game is a flexible, creative tool for helping you, your kids, or your students grow more comfortable in a library.

Can you beat your own Story Score? What's the strangest combination of Archetype and Problem you can make work? And most importantly, are you ready to explore?

Included in this game:

• rulebook for both Structured and Free Play (42-page pdf)
  • includes resources for understanding library organization and working with story structure
• print-friendly rulebook (48-page pdf)
• handouts packet (17-page pdf)
  • 24 premade & 6 blank Archetype cards
  • 16 premade & 2 blank Problem cards
  • 4 variations of Task Logs
  • Story Score sheets

For Young/Early Readers

Check out the free Early Literacy Edition of The Library Game at the bottom of this page! Kids don't need to be reading to start experiencing the joy of the library.