Table feel
Pipeline has a high level of direct confrontation and strategic depth, with players frequently needing to react to each other's actions. However, it does not emphasize cooperation as much.
Rich game profile
Pipeline
The refinement of oil has long been part of the government-controlled energy sector. Amassed with an incredibly complex and inefficient system of refineries, the government has felt the severe pressures of worldwide demand and the ever-increasing global standards for refinement....
Players
2-4
Time
60-120
Age
12+
Weight
3.91
Rating
7.62
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Pipeline has a high level of direct confrontation and strategic depth, with players frequently needing to react to each other's actions. However, it does not emphasize cooperation as much.
Teach
2.3
Teaching signal
Replay
4.0
High replayability
Interaction
3.7
Highly interactive
Scaling
4.0
Scales well
Strategy
4.5
Deep strategy
Control
4.3
More strategic control
Replay value
Pipeline offers a high level of variability with its gameboard, allowing for different experiences each time it is played. The presence of expansions adds new content and gameplay elements, further enhancing the replay value. The game offers deep strategic possibilities, allowing players to improve their strategies over time. The player interaction score is average. The game scales well with different numbers of players without compromising its appeal or balance. While it may take some time to learn, the game offers a good balance between easiness and depth. Overall, Pipeline has a strong replayability score of 8.05.
Luck profile
Pipeline has a low influence of luck. Random elements have minimal impact on the game outcome, and players have substantial ability to mitigate randomness through strategic decisions and planning. The game outcome is primarily determined by player strategy and decisions, with luck playing a minor role.
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The refinement of oil has long been part of the government-controlled energy sector. Amassed with an incredibly complex and inefficient system of refineries, the government has felt the severe pressures of worldwide demand and the ever-increasing global standards for refinement. Unable to keep up with demand, the government has only one option: privatizing the oil industry. This is where you come in. Seeking to capitalize on this new opportunity, in Pipeline you start a company in the oil business. You will focus on building a much more efficient pipeline network in your refinery, hiring experts that provide valuable benefits over your competitors, and managing the logistics of purchasing and selling your refined oil in the various markets. You will need more than strong economic skills – carefully crafting an interweaving network of pipelines just might ensure your victory!
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Designers
1
Ryan Courtney
Artists
1
Ian O'Toole
Publishers
1
Capstone Games
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