Oil War
Published 1975
Oil War - American Intervention in the Persian Gulf, is a brigade/squadron-level simulation of a hypothetical attempt by the United States and various other nations to take over the oil-producing areas of the Middle East. The simulation is primarily of land and air conflict. The game covers an arbitrary period of conflict (sixteen days), in which the issue would be decided. A total of three scenarios are available from which the players may choose. In addition to appearing in Strategy & Tactics magazine #52, Oil War was also released as folio edition as well as a boxed edition.
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- Players
- 1-2 Players
- Time
- 2 hours
- Weight
- Light-Medium — 2.24/5
- Year
- 1975
- BGG Rating
- 5.71
- BGG Rank
- #23466
- Min Age
- 12+
Frequently Asked Questions
Oil War supports 1 to 2 players.
A typical game of Oil War takes about 120 minutes.
Oil War has a complexity rating of 2.24/5.00 on BoardGameGeek, placing it in the 'Medium Light' category. It offers a good balance of depth and accessibility.
The recommended minimum age for Oil War is 12+.
Oil War has a rating of 5.71/10 on BoardGameGeek, based on 200 ratings. It is ranked #23466 overall.
Oil War was designed by Jim Dunnigan. It was published in 1975.