
- BGG rank
- BGG #14,236
- BGG rating
- 5.9
The Lord of the Rings: The Battle for Middle-Earth
- 2–4 players
- 30 min
- Complexity 1.2/5
- 2012

2025
Rules assistance for Cultivo
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
For 2 players

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Cultivo is a board game released in 2025 for 2–4 players, 60–90 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Stefan Dorra, Andreas Zimmermann, and Rita Dorra and its main mechanics are Area Majority / Influence and Worker Placement.
Grow, Build, Flourish. It’s the early 18th century. The once swampy Ebro Delta has been made arable by canals. Now, fertile fields yield rich harvests, and small villages flourish. In Cultivo you assign workers, trade your crops at the market for equipment, and construct buildings to develop your reputation and expand your possibilities strategically. The innovative market mechanism makes crop trading a central tactical element. The variable game board adds further variety – no two games are the same. With each step, your influence grows – and so do your chances of victory. A scenic strategy game with tactical depth and Mediterranean air. —description from the publisher
Cultivo supports 2–4 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for Cultivo is 60–90 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Cultivo for ages 12 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Cultivo has a complexity rating of 2.5 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Cultivo belongs to these categories: Economic, Territory Building, and City Building. Its main mechanics are Area Majority / Influence and Worker Placement. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of Cultivo are: Stefan Dorra, Andreas Zimmermann, and Rita Dorra. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists Cultivo as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.