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Black Gold (2011)

2–5 players · 120 min · age 13+ · ★ 6.9 on BGG

Players
2–5
Play time
120 min
Age
13+
Complexity
Medium
BGG rating
6.9/10

Best for 2–5 players aged 13+ who like bluffing games — medium complexity, plays in 120 min.

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About Black Gold

Traverse the fields to find a gusher, then build your rail to get it to market.

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Mechanics: Auction/Bidding, Commodity Speculation · Designer: Wilko Manz, Steven Kimball

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Black Gold FAQ

How many players is Black Gold?
Black Gold plays with 2–5 players, ages 13 and up.
How long does Black Gold take to play?
A game of Black Gold takes 120 min, at medium complexity (2.6/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is Black Gold any good?
Black Gold rates 6.9/10 from 1,110 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a bluffing / economic game built around auction/bidding, commodity speculation.