# Black Gold: Tycoon simulator

> Build your oil business empire

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id6741326129](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id6741326129)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id6741326129`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Global Advertising Network LTD
- **Category:** Strategy
- **Rating:** 4.40 / 5 (81 ratings)
- **Version:** 0.14.10
- **Last updated:** 2025-08-25
- **First published:** 2025-02-09
- **Size:** 307 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-17
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/black-gold-tycoon-simulator/id6741326129)
- **Website:** [http://blackgoldgames.com/](http://blackgoldgames.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://blackgoldgames.com/privacypolicy.html](http://blackgoldgames.com/privacypolicy.html)

## Description

Black Gold: Tycoon Simulator lets you build an oil empire from the ground up. Extract oil, refine it, and grow your business as you make strategic decisions to outpace rivals.

Manage factories and gas stations, invest in the stock market, upgrade technology, hire a skilled team, and explore new territories. From saloon deals to mining adventures, turn resources into wealth and dominate the oil industry.

## Rankings

- #149,115 — Overall

## Review summary

Players generally praise Black Gold for addictive, strategy-driven oil-tycoon gameplay with deep resource management and growth options. However, reviews regularly cite heavy ads and monetization, alongside persistent bugs that block upgrades and progress, sometimes forcing restarts or reinstalls. The core concept is appealing and visually polished, but ad-heavy mechanics and technical issues undermine long-term enjoyment.

### Pros

- Addictive and engaging gameplay
- Deep strategy and resource management (oil empire, factories, stock market)
- Immersive oil mining/tycoon theme with rewarding progression
- Smooth gameplay and polished visuals
- Lots of growth options and expansion opportunities

### Cons

- Heavy advertising and an ad-driven monetization model that interrupts gameplay
- In-app purchases and pay-to-progress elements that hinder progression and feel like a cash grab
- Persistent bugs that block upgrades or progress (upgrades not applying, stuck in the story/tutorial)
- Restart/reinstall loops and other technical issues that require fixes before players can progress

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