Oil: The Great Adventure
- Designer Tord Hasselquist
- Publisher Alga , Educa Borras , John Sands Pty Ltd , Majora , Merit
- Illustration Göte Göransson
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Players take the role of oil companies competing for oil fields and cargo. Moving around the board in a Monopoly style, they draw information and bonus cards, buy drilling rights and stocks. Passing production fields yields oil, which can be shipped to major world ports by ship. Profits depend on fluctuating oil prices influenced by cards. The game ends after an agreed time, with the richest player winning.
Who Is This Game For?
This game suits experienced players aged 10 and up who enjoy complex economic simulations. With a playtime of about 180 minutes, it demands patience and strategic planning. Prior experience with economic board games is beneficial due to intertwined mechanics.
How It Works
Players roll and move their tokens on a board featuring fields like Information, Memo, Drilling, and Stock Market. Drilling rights are purchased on special fields, followed by a drilling track that ends in success or failure. Oil is produced when passing production fields and traded as a commodity, transported by ships to world ports. Stock trading and cards affect oil prices and profits.
What Makes It Special
Designed by Tord Hasselquist, Oil: The Great Adventure is an early complex economic simulation centered on the oil industry. Its blend of commodity speculation and point-to-point movement sets it apart from other economic games. It belongs to the oil/gas theme family and, despite no known awards, stands as a classic from 1960.
Pro
- Early complex economic simulation focused on oil
- Combination of commodity speculation, stock trading, and point-to-point movement
- Realistic oil production areas and world map ports
- Long playtime supports deep strategic gameplay
Contra
- Long duration of about 180 minutes requires patience
- No solo mode; designed for 2 to 6 players
- More suitable for experienced players than families
Setting & Atmosphäre
The game focuses on the global oil industry with production areas like Kuwait, Iraq, Iran, and Trinidad. The central board features a world map with key ports representing the industry and oil transport.
Tipp für Einsteiger
Focus first on understanding oil production and how cards influence oil prices before exploring advanced strategies.
Häufige Fragen
Can I play this solo?
No, Oil: The Great Adventure is designed for 2 to 6 players and does not include a solo mode.
How long does a game really take?
The game lasts about 180 minutes, with setup time depending on player familiarity.
What prior experience do I need?
Experience with complex economic games is recommended due to interconnected mechanics.
How does this compare to similar games?
Its unique combination of commodity speculation and point-to-point movement distinguishes it.
Is this suitable for families?
Due to its complexity and length, it is better suited for experienced players than families.
What mechanic makes it special?
Commodity speculation and point-to-point movement are the core, defining mechanics.
Fazit
Oil: The Great Adventure is recommended for players interested in historical economic games with strategic depth and who appreciate longer play sessions.
