Oil War (1975)

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Designer	Jim Dunnigan
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Publisher	SPI (Simulations Publications, Inc.)
Year Published	1975
# of Players	1 − 2
User Suggested # of Players	Best with 2 players Recommended with 2 players (1 voter) [poll]
Playing Time	120 minutes
Mfg Suggested Ages	12 and up
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Category	Modern Warfare Wargame
Mechanic	Hex-and-Counter
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Primary Name	Oil War
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Strategy & Tactics magazine #52, covering an American intervention in the Persian Gulf.

Oil War is a brigade/squadron-level simulation of a hypothetical attempt by the United States and various other nations to take over the oil-producing areas of the Middle East. The simulation is primarily of land and air conflict. The game covers an arbitrary period of conflict (sixteen days), in which the issue would be decided. A total of three scenarios are available from which the players may choose.

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Magazine References:

Campaign Article Index:

Number 79, May-June 1977
- Oil War - "In Defense of Oil War" (Session), Mike Saunders

Moves Article Index:

Number 22, August/September 1975
- Oil War / Firefight - "Designer's Notes" (Design Notes)
Number 26, April/May 1976
- Oil War - "Oil War: Approach with Precision" (Strategy), Richard F. DeBaun

BattlePlan Index Article List:

Battleplan,No.9 1989
- Oil War – “More: Oil Wars", James E. Meldrum

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Year: 1975

Product Code: Strategy & Tactics No. 52

Size: 11.00 x 8.50 x 0.15 inches

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