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King Oil (1974)

2–4 players · 60 min · age 9+ · ★ 6.0 on BGG

Players
2–4
Play time
60 min
Age
9+
Complexity
Medium-light
BGG rating
6.0/10

Best for 2–4 players aged 9+ who like economic games — medium-light complexity, plays in 60 min.

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King Oil board game box cover

About King Oil

There's oil randomly hidden under that deluxe plastic board - so go strike it rich!

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EconomicIndustry / Manufacturing

Mechanics: Area Majority / Influence, Events, Player Elimination, Sudden Death Ending, Take That, Trading · Designer: (Uncredited)

Players: 2P · 3P · 4P

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King Oil FAQ

How many players is King Oil?
King Oil plays with 2–4 players, ages 9 and up.
How long does King Oil take to play?
A game of King Oil takes 60 min, at medium-light complexity (1.7/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is King Oil any good?
King Oil rates 6.0/10 from 459 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a economic / industry / manufacturing game built around area majority / influence, events, player elimination.