diff --git a/scripts/tests/e2/init.lua b/scripts/tests/e2/init.lua
index 991014287..9a42c971a 100644
--- a/scripts/tests/e2/init.lua
+++ b/scripts/tests/e2/init.lua
@@ -1,3 +1,4 @@
+require 'tests.e2.production'
 require 'tests.e2.adamantium'
 require 'tests.e2.undead'
 require 'tests.e2.shiplanding'
diff --git a/scripts/tests/e2/production.lua b/scripts/tests/e2/production.lua
new file mode 100644
index 000000000..f120e6916
--- /dev/null
+++ b/scripts/tests/e2/production.lua
@@ -0,0 +1,229 @@
+require "lunit"
+
+module("tests.e2.production", package.seeall, lunit.testcase )
+
+function setup()
+    eressea.game.reset()
+    eressea.settings.set("rules.food.flags", "4") -- food is free
+    eressea.settings.set("NewbieImmunity", "0")
+end
+
+local function create_faction(race)
+    return faction.create(race .. '@eressea.de', race, "de")
+end
+
+function test_laen_needs_mine()
+    -- some resources require a building
+    -- i.e. you cannot create laen without a mine
+    local r = region.create(0, 0, "mountain")
+    local f = create_faction('human')
+    local u = unit.create(f, r, 1)
+
+    turn_begin()
+    r:set_resource('laen', 100)
+    u:add_order("MACHE Laen")
+    u:set_skill('mining', 7)
+    turn_process()
+    assert_equal(0, u:get_item('laen'))
+    assert_equal(100, r:get_resource('laen'))
+    assert_equal(1, f:count_msg_type("error104")) -- requires building
+
+    u.building = building.create(u.region, "mine")
+    u.building.working = true
+    u.building.size = 10
+    turn_process()
+    assert_equal(1, u:get_item('laen'))
+    assert_equal(99, r:get_resource('laen'))
+
+    turn_end()
+end
+
+function test_mine_laen_bonus()
+    -- some buildings grant a bonus on the production skill
+    -- i.e. a mine adds +1 to mining
+    local r = region.create(0, 0, 'mountain')
+    local f = create_faction('human')
+    local u = unit.create(f, r, 1)
+
+    turn_begin()
+    r:set_resource('laen', 100)
+    assert_equal(100, r:get_resource('laen'))
+    u:add_order("MACHE Laen")
+    u:set_skill('mining', 6)
+    u.building = building.create(u.region, "mine")
+    u.building.working = true
+    u.building.size = 10
+    u.number = 2
+    turn_process() -- T6 is not enough for laen
+    assert_equal(0, u:get_item('laen'))
+    assert_equal(100, r:get_resource('laen'))
+    assert_equal(1, f:count_msg_type("manufacture_skills"))
+
+    u:set_skill('mining', 13)
+    turn_process() -- T13 is enough, the +1 produces one extra Laen
+    assert_equal(4, u:get_item('laen')) -- FAIL (3)
+    assert_equal(96, r:get_resource('laen'))
+
+    turn_end()
+end
+
+function test_mine_iron_bonus()
+    -- some buildings grant a bonus on the production skill
+    -- i.e. a mine adds +1 to mining iron
+    --
+    local r = region.create(0, 0, 'mountain')
+    local f = create_faction('human')
+    local u = unit.create(f, r, 1)
+
+    turn_begin()
+    r:set_resource('iron', 100)
+    assert_equal(100, r:get_resource('iron'))
+    u:add_order("MACHE Eisen")
+    u:set_skill('mining', 1)
+    u.building = building.create(u.region, "mine")
+    u.building.working = false
+    u.building.size = 10
+    u.number = 2
+    turn_process() -- iron can be made without a working mine
+    assert_equal(2, u:get_item('iron'))
+    assert_equal(98, r:get_resource('iron'))
+
+    u.building.working = true
+    turn_process()
+    assert_equal(6, u:get_item('iron'))
+    assert_equal(96, r:get_resource('iron'))
+
+    turn_end()
+end
+
+function test_quarry_bonus()
+    -- a quarry grants +1 to quarrying, and saves 50% stone
+    --
+    local r = region.create(0, 0, 'mountain')
+    local f = create_faction('human')
+    local u = unit.create(f, r, 1)
+
+    turn_begin()
+    r:set_resource('stone', 100)
+    assert_equal(100, r:get_resource('stone'))
+    u:add_order("MACHE Stein")
+    u:set_skill('quarrying', 1)
+    u.number = 2
+    u.building = building.create(u.region, 'quarry')
+    u.building.working = false
+    u.building.size = 10
+    turn_process()
+    assert_equal(2, u:get_item('stone'))
+    assert_equal(98, r:get_resource('stone'))
+
+    u.building.working = true
+    turn_process()
+    assert_equal(6, u:get_item('stone'))
+    assert_equal(96, r:get_resource('stone'))
+
+    turn_end()
+end
+
+function test_smithy_bonus_iron()
+-- a smithy adds +1 to weaponsmithing, and saves 50% iron
+    local r = region.create(0, 0, 'mountain')
+    local f = create_faction('human')
+    local u = unit.create(f, r, 1)
+
+    turn_begin()
+    u.building = building.create(u.region, 'smithy')
+    u.building.working = false
+    u.building.size = 10
+    u:set_skill('weaponsmithing', 5) -- needs 3
+    u:add_item('iron', 100)
+    u:add_order("MACHE Schwert")
+    turn_process() -- building disabled
+    assert_equal(1, u:get_item('sword'))
+    assert_equal(99, u:get_item('iron'))
+
+    u.building.working = true
+    turn_process() -- building active
+    assert_equal(3, u:get_item('sword'))
+    assert_equal(98, u:get_item('iron'))
+
+    turn_end()
+end
+
+function test_smithy_bonus_mixed()
+-- a smithy adds +1 to weaponsmithing, and saves 50% iron
+-- it does not save any other resource, though.
+    local r = region.create(0, 0, 'mountain')
+    local f = create_faction('human')
+    local u = unit.create(f, r, 1)
+
+    turn_begin()
+    u.building = building.create(u.region, 'smithy')
+    u.building.working = false
+    u.building.size = 10
+    u:set_skill('weaponsmithing', 5) -- needs 3
+    u:add_item('iron', 100)
+    u:add_item('log', 100)
+    u:add_order("MACHE Kriegsaxt")
+    turn_process() -- building disabled
+    assert_equal(1, u:get_item('axe'))
+    assert_equal(99, u:get_item('iron'))
+    assert_equal(99, u:get_item('log'))
+
+    u.building.working = true
+    turn_process() -- building active
+    assert_equal(3, u:get_item('axe'))
+    assert_equal(98, u:get_item('iron'))
+    assert_equal(97, u:get_item('log'))
+
+    turn_end()
+end
+
+function test_greatbow_needs_elf()
+-- only elves can build a greatbow
+    local r = region.create(0, 0, 'mountain')
+    local f = create_faction('human')
+    local u = unit.create(f, r, 1)
+
+    turn_begin()
+    u:set_skill('weaponsmithing', 5)
+    u:add_item('mallorn', 2)
+    u:add_order("MACHE Elfenbogen")
+    turn_process() -- humans cannot do it
+    assert_equal(1, f:count_msg_type("error_cannotmake"))
+    assert_equal(0, u:get_item('greatbow'))
+    assert_equal(2, u:get_item('mallorn'))
+
+    u.race = 'elf'
+    turn_process() -- but elves can
+    assert_equal(1, u:get_item('greatbow'))
+    assert_equal(0, u:get_item('mallorn'))
+end
+
+function test_troll_quarrying_bonus()
+-- Von Trollen abgebaute Steine werden nur zu 75% vom "Regionsvorrat" abgezogen. 
+-- Dieser Effekt ist kumulativ zu einem Steinbruch.
+    local r = region.create(0, 0, 'mountain')
+    local f = create_faction('human')
+    local u = unit.create(f, r, 1)
+
+    turn_begin()
+    r:set_resource("stone", 100)
+    u:set_skill('quarrying', 4)
+    u:add_order("MACHE Steine")
+    turn_process() -- humans get no bonus
+    write_report(f)
+    assert_equal(4, u:get_item('stone'))
+    assert_equal(96, r:get_resource('stone'))
+
+    u.race = 'troll'
+    u:set_skill('quarrying', 2)
+    turn_process() -- trolls have +2 to quarrying, and save 25%
+    assert_equal(8, u:get_item('stone'))
+    assert_equal(93, r:get_resource('stone'))
+end
+
+function test_dwarf_mining_bonus()
+-- Von Zwergen abgebautes Eisen wird nur zu 60% vom "Regionsvorrat" abgezogen. 
+-- Dieser Effekt ist kumulativ zu einem Bergwerk (siehe hier und hier).
+
+end