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Pipeline
Year
2019
Players
24
Play time
120min
Min age
12+
Weight
3.91
BGG rating
7.54
BGG rank
#598
Best with
3

Local copies

Rating: 7.0

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!

Categories

EconomicIndustry / Manufacturing

Mechanics

End Game BonusesMarketTile PlacementCommodity SpeculationTurn Order: Claim ActionContractsNetwork and Route BuildingAction Drafting

Best with how many players

1
Not rec.
2
Recommended
3
Best
4
Recommended
4+
Not rec.

Community votes from BoardGameGeek

Language dependence

Moderate in-game text(8 of 11 votes)

Sub-rankings

  • Strategy Game Rank#361

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Latest Wikidata run: ok · 06/20/2026.

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