Ora et Labora 2011
Designed by Uwe Rosenberg
What it is
A heavy city building, economic, industry / manufacturing game for 1-4 players (~60 min), built around increase value of unchosen resources, modular board, network and route building.
Why it matters
A notable hobby board game, currently ranked #245 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played strategy title.
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How to play Ora et Labora
Ora et Labora is a heavy game (rated 3.9 of 5 for complexity on BoardGameGeek) that plays with 1–4 players, runs about 60 minutes and is aimed at ages 13 and up. It's a City Building, Economic and Industry / Manufacturing game where the core of play revolves around Increase Value of Unchosen Resources, Modular Board and Network and Route Building. A heavy city building, economic, industry / manufacturing game for 1-4 players (~60 min), built around increase value of unchosen resources, modular board, network and route building. A notable hobby board game, currently ranked #245 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played strategy title.
This is an overview of what to expect at the table — not the rulebook. We link to official rules and tutorials rather than reproducing them.
What players ask about Ora et Labora
How many players is Ora et Labora?
Ora et Labora plays with 1–4 players.
Can you play Ora et Labora solo?
Yes — Ora et Labora supports 1 player, so it has a solo (single-player) mode. It also scales up to 4.
Does Ora et Labora work with 2 players?
Yes — Ora et Labora plays 1–4, so it supports a 2-player game (it isn't 2-player-only).
How long does Ora et Labora take to play?
About 60 minutes per game.
Is Ora et Labora hard to learn?
BoardGameGeek rates its complexity at 3.9 out of 5 — heavy — a meatier, more demanding game. That's a community weight rating, not our opinion.
What age is Ora et Labora for?
The publisher recommends ages 13 and up.
Is Ora et Labora beginner-friendly?
It's on the heavier side — BGG weight 3.9/5 — so Ora et Labora leans toward experienced players rather than first-timers. (Inferred from its weight, not a review.)
What kind of game is Ora et Labora?
Ora et Labora is a City Building, Economic, Industry / Manufacturing game, built on Increase Value of Unchosen Resources, Modular Board, Network and Route Building.
Where to buy Ora et Labora
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