Bookshelf (EN)

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Expected Date: This item is expected around end of June 2026. Occasionally, unforeseen circumstances may delay a product’s release. This date is not guaranteed.

In Bookshelf, a simple stack of books quickly becomes a thrilling balancing challenge. Players work together to construct an ever-growing bookshelf by adding shelves and books while carefully avoiding a disastrous collapse. As the structure rises higher and higher, an adventurous cat climbs along with it, making every placement even more nerve-racking.

Each turn begins by drawing two cards and choosing one to add to the bookshelf. The selected card shows which books must be placed and where they need to go. Players then work together to position the books simultaneously while respecting the placement requirements. What starts as a straightforward task soon becomes a tense dexterity challenge where every movement matters.

As the tower grows taller, the difficulty increases. Books must be balanced in increasingly precarious positions while the cat is moved up one shelf at a time. Communication, coordination, and steady hands become essential if the group hopes to complete the bookshelf before it topples.

You will enjoy Bookshelf if you love cooperative games, dexterity challenges, and family-friendly experiences that generate laughter and suspense. The rules are easy to learn, making it a perfect choice for mixed-age groups and casual game nights.

Interesting fact: Bookshelf is part of Alley Cat Games' popular tin game collection. Its simultaneous book-placement mechanic creates a unique cooperative experience where teamwork and coordination are just as important as careful balancing.

Designed by Caezar Al-Jassar and illustrated by Rory Muldoon, Bookshelf combines charming presentation with engaging gameplay. Fans of dexterity games, family games, and cooperative challenges will find a compact game packed with excitement.

BOX CONTENTS
10 Bookshelf Cards
29 Book Meeples
6 Blue
6 Green
6 Red
5 Purple
3 Pink
3 Yellow
1 Cat Meeple
Rulebook

Number of players: 1 to 6
Playing time: 15 to 20 minutes
Age: 8+