King Oil

Publie en 1974

This MB game comes with a plastic "board". Its size is dictated by the three randomizing discs embedded in its base, which are used to generate a new playing area every time (there are 1,728 (12^3) different setups possible). You buy properties, drill for oil, link properties with pipelines so as to collect royalties and try to be the richest player. Event cards complicate matters. Drilling is resolved with a little rig whose plunger is pushed up if it doesn't go through the hidden disc; if it pushes through all three, the well is dry. Deeper holes cost more, of course. Pipelines can be bought once you have 4 producing oil wells on a property; they reach across that property's boundary to another player's property, and are used to siphon royalties from him every turn. This is a clever mechanic that accelerates bankruptcy and keeps total playing time within reasonable limits. Once all players but one are pushed into bankruptcy, the remaining one is the winner.

Mecaniques

Area Control / Area Influence Area Majority / Influence Modular Board Events Take That Trading Player Elimination Sudden Death Ending Variable Set-up

Categories

Economic Industry / Manufacturing

Auteurs

(Uncredited)

Editeurs

Milton Bradley MB Jeux MB Spiele
King Oil

Informations du jeu

Joueurs
2-4 Players
Temps
1 hours
Poids
Light-Medium — 1,66/5
Annee
1974
Note sur BGG
6,10
Classement sur BGG
#9893
Age minimum
9+

Foire aux questions

King Oil supports 2 to 4 players.
A typical game of King Oil takes about 60 minutes.
King Oil has a complexity rating of 1.66/5.00 on BoardGameGeek, placing it in the 'Light' category. It is very accessible and great for new gamers.
The recommended minimum age for King Oil is 9+. Younger children may enjoy it with guidance from experienced players.
King Oil has a rating of 6.10/10 on BoardGameGeek, based on 531 ratings. It is ranked #9893 overall.
King Oil was designed by (Uncredited). It was published in 1974.