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.

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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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About King Oil

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

Economic Industry / Manufacturing

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

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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.