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Power Grid + Expansion

Friedemann Friese

Power Grid + Expansion

Bid, network, and manage resources in a race to supply the most cities with power.

Players

2

6

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Play Time

120

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Complexity

Medium

"The only downer for Power Grid is explaining the theme which comes across as the dullest of dull things" (Anon)

Description

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.

Location

Locker - Shelf 2

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Rules Link

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