If you play the French variant of Ora et Labora, this promo card is a nice little treat that adds an interesting tactical move without complicating things. Worth it for a bit of variety!
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Extra rondel tactic
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Simple and easy to use
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Adds strategic variety
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Ideal for base game fans
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French variant only
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Requires base game
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Hey there, board game enthusiasts! If you're a fan of Ora et Labora and always on the lookout for ways to spice up your gameplay, check this out: Ora et Labora: Loamy Landscape! This little gem is a promotional card that surfaced back in 2011, and heads up, it's only used in the French variant of the main game. Imagine a card that adds a special twist! With it, you gain the ability to make a strategic move on your rondel: you can swap the positions of any two tokens and, as a bonus, grab sheep, wheat, or clay, moving the corresponding token to zero. It's a play that can change the course of your production and give you that much-needed edge. The card itself is quite simple, with very little text, so even if you're not fluent in French (or if your edition is bilingual and you cut off the French side), you can quickly grasp and memorize the action. It's the kind of small addition that doesn't complicate the rules but adds an extra layer of tactical decision-making, perfect for those who already master the base game and want a new trick up their sleeve. Remember, it's an expansion, so the base game is essential to use this card. It brings a taste of city building and medieval economy, with a religious touch, all the elements we already love in Ora et Labora, but with a hint of novelty to keep things fresh. If you play the French variant, this card is a must-have!
Promotional: BGG Store PromosReligious: Monks/Abbots & Monasteries/Abbeys
businessPublisherFilosofia Éditions, Lookout Games, uplay.it edizioni, Z-Man Games
editDesignerUwe Rosenberg
paletteArtistKlemens Franz
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Is this card a full expansion or just an addition? expand_more
It's an addition, a promotional card that modifies the base game, not an expansion with extensive new components.
Do I need the base game Ora et Labora to use this card? expand_more
Absolutely! This card only works if you have the Ora et Labora base game.
What language does this card work in? Do I need to speak French? expand_more
Originally, it was made for the French variant. Some editions are bilingual, and the action is quite simple, so you can memorize it even without speaking French.
What is the complexity of this card? Does it make the game harder? expand_more
No, the complexity doesn't increase much. The action is straightforward and adds a cool tactical option without weighing down the rules.
How many players does this card support? expand_more
It's used in the French variant, which can be played by 1 to 4 players, depending on the specific rules you are using.
Where can I get this card? expand_more
As a promotional item, it might be a bit harder to find. Typically, such cards were distributed at events or sold in specialty stores like the BGG store back in the day.
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