Ora et Labora
Build a medieval monastery through ever-growing production chains
👥 1–4 players⏱ approx. 180 min🪄 Takes some learning12+
🧩 Solo mode★ 7.3 · BGG #247
Who it's for
Heavy euro enthusiasts who love Rosenberg's resource conversion style. Best at 2-3 players where turns stay tight.
Not for you if…
Not for players who dislike long, thinky games or find production chain optimization dry.
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Vibe's take
Methodical, cerebral, satisfying, deep
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About this game
Uwe Rosenberg's monastery-building euro where players construct buildings around a medieval cloister, managing a rotating resource wheel. Produce goods, process them through production chains, and expand your settlement across land and coast variants.
Uwe Rosenberg designProduction chainsSolo modeResource rondel
Get it
from $60
By the numbers
Players
Best at 3 playersWorks with 1–4
Duration
60–180 min
Ages 12+
Complexity
3.9 / 5 — HeavyBGG Rating
7.3/10
Rank #247
12k ratings
Published
2011
Language
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