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Product Description The object 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 vie against other players to purchase the power planets that you use to supply the power. However, as plants are purchased, newer and more efficient plants become available so you're effectively allowing others to access to superior equipment. Additionally, players must acquire the raw materials like coat, oil, garbage, or uranium to power the plants, making it a constant struggle to upgrade your plants for maximum efficiency. This family strategy board game is for 2 to 6 players and takes about two hours to play. From the Manufacturer Power Grid is the updated release of the Friedemann Friese crayon game Funkenschlag. The latest cooperative publishing effort from Friedemann Friese and Rio Grande Games, removes the crayon aspect from network building in the original edition while retaining the fluctuating commodities market like McMulti and an auction round intensity reminiscent of The Princes of Florence. The object 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.
For 2-6 players
Strategy game
Lots of replay value
Players bid against one another to purchase power plants
More efficient power plants become available, players must decide whether to purchase/allow the opportunity to acquire superior equipment
This game, like everything, has gone up a lot, so for the $45 we paid this was a great value at the time, well worth it. Would I pay $80 today? We don't spend $80 on any game unless a certified nerd with 20 cats recommends it higher than buying premium cat food.We would pay $60 for it by waiting on a sale or get it used. It's a lot of fun.I don't want to spoil it for people. It's extremely re-playable and different every time. We developed our own house rules for it. It's really important to understand the end game conditions for victory or you can wander aimlessly looking for a strategy. You have to commit to your strategy early.We really enjoy the early, mid and late game aspects. We love the auction part of it. This is really a lot of fun. Is it better than Settlers? It's different. Is it better than Puerto Rico? It's different. Any board game enthusiast will be glad they added to their shelf. It can be played with 2 people, but it's much more fun with 3 or more.
