Capstone Games Pipeline Emerging Markets Board Game with Expansion Set, featuring oil refining strategies, emerging market technology, and valves. Suitable for solo and two-player play. Ages 12 and up. 30-120 minutes. English.

For those who want to enjoy the basic game even more. New challenges that greatly expand the scope of strategies await.

Have you played the basic Pipeline game many times and are ready to take it to the next level ?
This expansion set is designed for players who have fully grasped the appeal of the base game to enjoy even more advanced strategy and tactics.
Designed by Ryan Courtney and published by Capstone Games in 2020, Pipeline: Emerging Markets offers new business opportunities to expand your oil business empire into uncharted new markets.

Three major benefits you can get from this expansion set

• Greatly expanded strategic scope : Three new elements - Emerging Markets, New Technologies, and New Valves - allow for tactical approaches not possible in the base game
• Enjoy fresh developments every time : The added markets and technologies appear in different combinations in each game, so there's something new to discover no matter how many times you play.
• Solo play available : Play with one or two people. You can enjoy carefully devising your strategy alone, or you can enjoy psychological tactics with your opponent.

■ Product specifications

■ Three innovative new elements evolve your strategy

Capture new revenue opportunities in emerging markets

It creates new demand for certain types of oil and opens up non-traditional revenue avenues.
The timing and choice of entry into emerging markets is a crucial decision that can determine the outcome of the entire game .
By reading market trends and acting ahead of them, you can reap greater profits than your competitors.

New technologies improve pipeline efficiency

Dramatically improve your pipeline efficiency and unlock specialized capabilities never before possible.
The choice of technology and the timing of its implementation allows for a completely different tactical approach than traditional approaches .
Combining new techniques can create powerful combos that were not possible in the base game, allowing you to experience the joy of discovering your own unique strategies.

Customize your pipeline network with new valves

This will dramatically improve the customizability and strategic scope of pipeline networks.
These new valves provide greater control over the flow of oil, helping to create a more efficient refining process .
You will be able to build the optimal pipeline network to suit your business strategy.

■ Recommended for:

• Players who have mastered the basic game : Players who have mastered the rules of the basic game and fully understood its appeal, but want to enjoy more advanced strategies.
• Those who want to study strategy through solo play : Those who want to carefully pursue the optimal solution by themselves and deeply study their own strategy.
• Those who want to enjoy psychological warfare in two-player games : Those who want to gain a deeper sense of satisfaction by engaging in psychological tactics with their opponent.
• Those who value replayability : Those who want to enjoy new discoveries and challenges by playing over and over again
• Economic strategy game fans : Those who want to experience a full-scale economic strategy game themed around the oil refining business.

■ Frequently asked questions

Q1. Can I play this expansion set on its own?

A. No, this product is an expansion set, so you will need the base board game "Pipeline" separately.
The expansion set cannot be played on its own, so please be sure to check before purchasing.

Q2. Is the Japanese version included?

A. No, the in-game components and cards are written in English only.
Japanese is not included.

Q3. How long does the game last?

A. Each play session lasts approximately 30 to 120 minutes.
It changes depending on the game and the player's skill level.

Q4. How many people can play?

A. It is possible to play with one or two people.
It also supports solo play, so you can enjoy carefully devising your strategy by yourself.

■ Shipping/Precautions

• This product is a parallel import. We purchase new, unopened items directly from authorized retailers in Europe and the United States, and inspect them upon arrival. We deliver the product to you only after confirming its quality.
• The in-game language is English and does not include Japanese.
• In order to play, you will need the basic board game "Pipeline" separately.
• Some product specifications may be changed without notice.
• The color of the actual product may differ slightly from that in the photo.

Buy now and take your Pipeline experience to the next level

For those familiar with the base game, the addition of new features presents new learning opportunities and challenges for deeper strategic thinking.
Playing over and over again will bring new discoveries and challenges, making your Pipeline experience richer and more satisfying.
In solo play, you can pursue your own optimal solution, and in two-player play, you can also engage in psychological negotiations with your opponent, and you can get a deep sense of satisfaction in either format.
Retaining the core fun of Pipeline as an economic strategy board game while adding new strategic elements, Pipeline: Emerging Markets is an expansion set that offers fresh challenges and deeper thinking for all players who love the base game.
Expand your oil business empire into uncharted new markets.