Power Grid
Economic · Industry / Manufacturing

Power Grid

Power Grid is the updated release of the Friedemann Friese crayon game Funkenschlag. It removes the crayon aspect from network building in the original edition, while retaining the fluctuating commodities market like Crude: The Oil Game and an auction round intensity reminiscent of The Princes of Florence.

2–6 players120 minages 12heavy difficulty
About the game

What is Power Grid

Power Grid is the updated release of the Friedemann Friese crayon game Funkenschlag. It removes the crayon aspect from network building in the original edition, while retaining the fluctuating commodities market like Crude: The Oil Game and an auction round intensity reminiscent of The Princes of Florence.

The objective of Power Grid is to supply the most cities with power when someone's network gains a predetermined size. In this new edition, players mark pre-existing routes between cities for connection, and then bid against each other to purchase the power plants that they use to power their cities.

However, as plants are purchased, newer, more efficient plants become available, so by merely purchasing, you're potentially allowing others access to superior equipment.

Additionally, players must acquire the raw materials (coal, oil, garbage, and uranium) needed to power said plants (except for the 'renewable' windfarm/ solar plants, which require no fuel), making it a constant struggle to upgrade your plants for maximum efficiency while still retaining enough wealth to quickly expand your network to get the cheapest routes.

Specs

Game details

Players
2–6
Age
+12
Duration
120 min
Difficulty
Heavy
Type
Board game
Year
2004
Mechanics
Auction: Turn Order Until Pass · Auction / Bidding · Catch the Leader
Categories
Economic · Industry / Manufacturing
Designer
Friedemann Friese
Publisher
Ideal Board Games · 2Tomatoes Games · Laguna · Matagot
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19Plays recorded on Meeplay+1,262 plays imported from BoardGameGeek
465Own it in their collection
7.9Average rating
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AcemanBR8/10
Mecânica elegante, apesar de ser um euro bem cabeçudo. Pra jogar com a calculadora na mão. A arte é muito bonita e o tema (que todo mundo reclama) da um tom mais adulto para o jogo.
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Meeplay_176357/10
Powergrid grid has three small problems keeping it from greatness, the buying of goods can be a little clunky (i always end up with a calculator out) and It's a little long and it could use a little more player interaction. That said its a very good game. It feels very much like your empire depends 100% on your thoughtful planning and decisions and its great when you hedge out a competitor securing some cheap expansions.
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JacobSand7.5/10
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Ramsses
Ramsses7/10
[ESP] Mi principal queja es el reglamento en Inglés. Intente dos partidas sin éxito debido a las reglas y la primer partida bien jugada fue a dos jugadores por lo que no me dieron ganas de jugarlo seguido, posteriormente lo jugué a tres y me parece algo seco pero me gustó la forma en como poco a poco vas generando tu maquinaria hacia el final, apostar $1 o gastarlo en recursos o poniendo casita puede hacerte perder el ritmo que llevabas. Espero jugarlo más seguido.
franfac
franfac7.5/10
30€
jonnyutah
jonnyutah9/10
de 2 a 6, tablero Despues de la primera partida me parece un juego demasiado duro y lento, como siempre alguna regla hicimos mal. COn el tiempo se coeg mas agilidad JUEGAZO
Javi36
Javi369/10
Although the theme is not the most attractive, the game works almost PERFECT. Everything fits with complete sense. Constant difficult decisions, and constant fast calculations in your brain... A masterpiece looking at the mechanics, IMHO. The only minor problem for me is how usual it is to tie. Money is a tiebreaker too often for my taste.
Kikaytete
Kikaytete9/10
7-4 63%
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FAQ

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How many players is Power Grid for?

Power Grid plays with 2–6 players.

How long does a game take?

A game takes about 120 minutes.

What age is it suitable for?

It is recommended from age 12.

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