Discworld: Readers Digest board game launches November 2026
Modiphius will release the Unseen University Library game, designed by Reiner Knizia, with pre-orders shipping by the end of November at about $59.99.
Modiphius has announced that Discworld: Readers Digest, a tabletop board game set in the Unseen University Library in Ankh-Morpork, will be released in November 2026. Pre-orders are expected to ship by the end of that month at about $59.99, according to Screen Rant.
Players take on the roles of Assistant Librarians, capturing runaway books and leading students to the exit. The game supports 2-4 players and runs roughly 60 minutes.
The box includes a rulebook, 21 double-sided section tiles plus a pre-order bonus tile, an exam hall board, 80 book cards, 4 player figures, 40 player markers, 55 tokens and 3 faculty standees. The standees depict Ridcully, the Dean and Senior Wrangler.
Reiner Knizia designed the game. His earlier credits include the Lord of the Rings co-op board game, Modern Art, Ra and Medici.
A long-running setting
Terry Pratchett's Discworld series has remained in the zeitgeist for over 40 years.
Quick answers
When is Discworld: Readers Digest released?
Modiphius has announced a November 2026 release, with pre-orders expected to ship by the end of that month.
How much does Discworld: Readers Digest cost?
Pre-orders are expected to ship at about $59.99.
How many players can play Discworld: Readers Digest?
The game supports 2-4 players and takes roughly 60 minutes.