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Library of Things

Chester Fritz Library collection of non-academic resources called the Library of Things

Available games

Below are some of our most popular games.  Except for the Lego they can be found on the third floor of the library.

The links go to a page of game information on Boardgamegeek.com, which has game reviews, forums resolving rules questions, quick reference guides, and more.

For a list of all our games, check out our online collection!

Cards Against Humanity box 

Cards Against Humanity: A party game for four or more "horrible people," as the game warns.

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The box cover of the board game Catan 

Catan: 3-4 players build, trade, and negotiate to settle a deserted island. We have two copies of Catan.

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A photo of the box of the game "Codenames" 

Codenames: 2-8 player game of setting and solving riddles to uncover secret agents.

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The container, and some of the pieces, of the game "Kubb" 

Kubb: An outdoor game, originating in Sweden, for two teams competing to knock down wooden blocks.

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The contents of this Lego box 

Lego box: Hundreds of pieces, a standard base, and some building ideas. We have three sets, available with the other Library of Things items on the second floor.

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The box of the game "Lord of the Rings Risk" 

Risk: Lord of the Rings Edition: Like classic Risk, but in Middle Earth, with optional rules for alliances and other LotR features.

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The box of the card game "Monikers" 

Monikers: A classic party game--a little like Charades, but trying to guess famous people.

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The box of the game "Pandemic" 

Pandemic: A game for a team of up to four to cooperate to investigate and stop a series of pandemics.  We have two copies.

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The box of the board game "Splendor" 

Splendor: A game for 2-4 would-be Renaissance gem merchants competing for wealth and esteem.

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The board game "Ticket to Ride" 

Ticket to Ride: 2-5 players compete to race across North America by rail.  We also have Ticket to Ride: Europe, and an expansion pack to add maps of India and Switzerland

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The box of the board game "Villainous" 

Villainous (Disney): For 2-6 players--are you the most dastardly Disney villain? Prove it!

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The box of the board game "Wingspan" 

Wingspan: A modern classic for 1-5 players to build the best wildlife refuge.  Includes the Oceania expansion.

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