I saw a great review of this relatively new game (came out 2007) called Agricola (not agree cola) where you play as a farmer. You get a buttload of pieces to play with representing your house, your family, animals, etc. Plus a few hundred cards and whatnot.
It goes for $70, is for 1-5 players, with a variable time (dependant on # on players).
Here's this great video review by a fellow librarian:
http://wargamingforums.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/09/agricolavideoreviewbyscott.mp4Query: Has anyone played this? Is the game currently available at BG? Will it be available at BG soon? Is anyone (and who) willing to try this game? $70 is steep for me right now but I'd consider purchasing if people would play.
