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1976 Ranked #22,547

Petropolis

Players become oil tycoons in a roll-and-move economic game, acquiring and operating petroleum concessions to earn the most petrodollars. Telex messages and development pieces alter fortunes, turning country control into a contest for oil wealth.

Economic Environmental Roll / Spin and Move Trading

Players

2-7

Play time

Not listed

Age

9+

Complexity

1.42/5

Rating

5.45

Overview

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From the box: An exciting game about the fortunes of oil: From 2 to 7 players compete for the thrills of being an oil tycoon. The object of the game [is] to acquire concessions in the petroleum producing countries, control them and operate them.

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From the box: An exciting game about the fortunes of oil: From 2 to 7 players compete for the thrills of being an oil tycoon. The object of the game [is] to acquire concessions in the petroleum producing countries, control them and operate them. The player who obtains the largest number of petrodollars is the winner of the game. This "roll the die and move" game is strongly reminiscent of Monopoly, with petrol-producing countries replacing the streets, telex messages replacing "Chance" cards, and oil platforms and derricks replacing houses and hotels. Visually, it is a stunning game, with beautifully crafted components. Contents: 1 board 27 concession titles 25 telex messages 7 playing markers 2 dice 34 derricks 14 oil platforms 390 petrodollar bills. (The Dutch HEMA edition comes with 30 derricks, 12 platforms and 430 bills. According to the Dutch rulebook the game is designed for 3-7 players.)

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Play and group

Players
2–7
Best with
3–6
Play time
90 min
Age
9+
Complexity
1.4/5
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Designers

1
Arnaud de Rosnay

Publishers

4
Borras Plana S.A. Editrice Giochi Estrela HEMA

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