
- BGG rank
- BGG #23,914
- BGG rating
- 6.3
Link: un juego de mesa en 8-bits
- 1–6 players
- 10–15 min
- Complexity 2.0/5
- 2017

2016
Rules assistance for Kerosene
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
For 3 players

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Kerosene is a board game released in 2016 for 3–5 players, 90–120 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Carlos Martinez and its main mechanics are Trading, Team-Based Game, and Pick-up and Deliver.
From the publisher (translated): The first oil field in the world has just been discovered, the first oil companies have just been founded, one of the largest industries worldwide is about to unfold. John Davison Rockefeller is managing to achieve form the largest monopoly that no one has ever created. Players will play the control of one of these pioneering companies, and must make all kinds of investments to keep the various production processes in the oil industry: extraction, refining, transportation or distribution. These should think how to get the most bargaining power possible as players buy each other directly, so absolutely real simulating the oil market at the time. The game consists of 5 rounds which comprise more than 120 years of history since the rise of oil in 1870 until the end of the Cold War in 1991. Historical events create an atmosphere that completely surrounds the players and fully immersed in the stifling world of the oil business. Players who can create the most profitable company will be declared the winner. From the publisher (Spanish): El primer yacimiento de petróleo del mundo acaba de ser descubierto, las primeras empresas petroleras acaban de ser fundadas, uno de las mayores industrias a nivel mundial está a punto de desarrollarse. John Davison Rockefeller está ingeniándoselas para lograr formar el mayor monopolio que nunca nadie haya creado jamás. Los jugadores desempeñarán el control de una de estas empresas pioneras, y deberán realizar todo tipo de inversiones para quedarse con los distintos procesos productivos de la industria petrolera: extracción, refinado, transporte o distribución. Para ello deberán pensar la manera de obtener el mayor poder de negociación posible, ya que los jugadores se comprarán unos a otros directamente, simulando de forma absolutamente real el mercado de petróleo de la época. El juego consta de 5 rondas que comprenderán más de 120 años de historia desde el surgimiento del petróleo en el año 1870 hasta el final de la Guerra Fría en el año 1991. Los eventos históricos crean una ambientación que rodea por completo a los jugadores y que los introduce de lleno en el asfixiante mundo de los negocios petroleros. El jugador que logre crear la empresa más rentable será declarado ganador.
Kerosene supports 3–5 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for Kerosene is 90–120 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Kerosene for ages 14 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Kerosene has a complexity rating of 3.6 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-weight game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Kerosene belongs to these categories: Economic, Territory Building, and American West. Its main mechanics are Trading, Team-Based Game, and Pick-up and Deliver. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of Kerosene are: Carlos Martinez. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists Kerosene as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.