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Library Labyrinth is a co-operative board game set in a library. It plays in about 45 minutes and is for 1 to 5 players. Is is currently completely sold out, and a new print run is being printed in September. You can sign up for the Kickstarter to order a copy in advance, and see the new spin off game, Loose In The Library.
- Sign up for the Kickstarter
- Download the Rulebook
- Watch a How to Play video
- Ask about workshops
- Download worksheets
Scroll down to find our newsletters, read more about the team, and see images of the game and how it’s developed.
See more images of the game here – from the very first idea to the game as it is now.
How do you play?
Click here to read a play through of the game or watch a video here.
If you’d like to read more about the characters and the literary terrors which appear in the game, you could download our detailed background booklet.
About the team
Meet Jess, Ella, Mill, and Sam! We’re the designers, artists, and all-round creators of Library Labyrinth. We’re all based in the UK. Find out more about who we are here.
A huge thank you to our many cultural consultants, without whom this project wouldn’t have been possible.
Workshops
Would you like a workshop about some of the characters, or a library visit? Ask us if we can help out.
NEW: downloadable worksheets for schools and youth groups! More worksheets to be added.
Newsletters
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1 October is now known as 31 September
In which we change the calendar to suit ourselves. Good morning to everyone. The new kickstarter was tentatively planned for today, 24 September. However, we have delayed it for a week, mainly because both Mill and I have come down with bad colds. Seasonal illness, blurgh. So, the double-header kickstarter for Loose In The Library…
Kickstarter coming very, very soon…
In which we panic about our Kickstarter, share some photos, and then do a little more panicking. And tell you about buses. Good evening all! It’s a Friday evening in September, and a large pot of tea is sitting on the table. (Earl Grey. I’ve just asked Mill and apparently she’s not so fond of…
Loose In The Library
In which we introduce our new spin-off game and announce a second print run. Good morning everyone! The sun is shining here, the washing is drying, and the flowers are all blooming. And we have two pieces of exciting news! Loose In The Library The first exciting news is that we have a new library…
Stay in touch
We’ll publish a newsletter via this website about once a month. It’ll be a round-up of new art, decisions made, and exciting playtest news! Whether you follow us here or follow us on social media, you’ll be the very first to know when the Kickstarter is live. Please do keep in touch.
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