Gas Boom's metaverse plunges players into the world of 1859, during a time of global upheaval due to world wars and consequential fluctuations in energy prices. In this immersive experience, players take on the role of prospectors, establishing energy companies to partake in the oil drilling boom. As players ascend to become bosses, they forge alliances with other energy companies, collaboratively tackling competitors, facilitating the shift from traditional to modern energy sources, stabilizing global energy prices, and working towards a mutually beneficial outcome.