Biblios Dice is a masterclass in translating a complex board game into a digital format. It manages to capture the tension of the original 'Biblios'—the delicate balance between acquiring rare books and manipulating the value of the market—but adds the exciting unpredictability of dice. The game is a battle of wits where you must decide when to be greedy and when to play it safe.
The digital implementation is flawless. The UI clearly displays all the values of the various colors (monastic orders), and the automation of the 'Auction' and 'Donation' phases keeps the game's pace brisk. For fans of strategic resource management and market manipulation, this is a top-tier adaptation. It’s deep enough for hardcore strategy fans but streamlined enough to be played in 15-minute bursts.
Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod
Version 1.4.11Wed Oct 08 2025
This update closes a security vulnerability and includes some minor improvements.
Biblios Dice is a digital adaptation of the dice game by Dr. Finn. In it you are working as medieval monks to produce illustrations and improve the prestige of your abbey.
In Biblios Dice players compete by rolling dice and making tactical decisions on which of several resource tracks to pursue. Each of the five different resource tracks change value based on player decisions, altering the total value they are worth. This means players will want to both improve on the different tracks while simultaneously increasing the value of the tracks they're pursuing and devaluing those of others. When the time comes for the mule to make it to market, which happens every few rounds, dice are auctioned off to the highest bidders providing a rich set of resources so long as money isn't over-spent. Favor with the Bishop, its own track, will also significantly affect total prestige based on how much money the player earns.
Game design by Doctor Finn's Games.
Biblios and the Biblios logo are trademarks of IELLO USA LLC. Used with permission.
Requires iOS 12.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.Biblios Dice is a digital adaptation of the dice game by Dr. Finn. In it you are working as medieval monks to produce illustrations and improve the prestige of your abbey.
In Biblios Dice players compete by rolling dice and making tactical decisions on which of several resource tracks to pursue. Each of the five different resource tracks change value based on player decisions, altering the total value they are worth. This means players will want to both improve on the different tracks while simultaneously increasing the value of the tracks they're pursuing and devaluing those of others. When the time comes for the mule to make it to market, which happens every few rounds, dice are auctioned off to the highest bidders providing a rich set of resources so long as money isn't over-spent. Favor with the Bishop, its own track, will also significantly affect total prestige based on how much money the player earns.
Game design by Doctor Finn's Games.
Biblios and the Biblios logo are trademarks of IELLO USA LLC. Used with permission.



















Biblios Dice is a strategic resource management game set in the medieval world of monastic libraries. As a head monk, you compete to build the most prestigious collection of books. Roll dice to acquire resources, donate to the bishop, and influence the market value of different book categories. This digital version features solo play against AI, pass-and-play, and online multiplayer, bringing the deep strategy of the tabletop game to your mobile device.
Faithful digital board game adaptation
Challenging solo AI modes
Online and local multiplayer
Automated market and score tracking
Use the Scriptorium die to change the value of colors you don't own. Lowering the value of your opponent's best books is often more effective than raising your own.
Don't neglect the Bishop's favor. Donating dice early might seem like a waste, but winning the Bishop's bonus at the end of the game is often the tie-breaker in close matches.
Yes, while the theme and market mechanics are the same, the dice version introduces new resource acquisition strategies.