Alaska Pipeline
The Energy Crisis Game
A board game by Armond Kirschbaum
4 - 6 Players 60 minutes Unknown
Hand Management, Card Drafting, Trick-taking
Card Game, Economic, Educational
Friends and Communities with Alaska Pipeline
Description
Alaska Pipeline: The Energy Crisis Game whisks 4‑6 players into a frantic 60‑minute scramble to keep the oil flowing while the world’s demand spikes. Designed by Armond Kirschbaum back in ’73, the game’s rules are so breezy you can teach them in a coffee break, but the mix of hand‑management, card‑drafting and trick‑taking gives enough depth to keep everybody scheming. Each round feels like a mini‑stock‑market frenzy—grab the right cards, out‑play your rivals, and watch the pipeline’s fortunes rise or fall. It’s a card‑game that’s as much about clever economics as it is about friendly rivalry, and the educational twist makes you actually learn a thing or two about energy logistics while you’re busy trying to out‑maneuver the other oil barons. Perfect for a lively game night where strategy meets a splash of history.
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