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| | | A game of strategy and foresight, Power Grid from Rio Grande Games requires patience and skill. The object of Power Grid is to supply the most cities with power once ones network gains a predetermined size. In this new edition, players mark pre-existing routes between cities for connection, and then bid against one another to purchase the power plants used to power their cities. However, as plants are purchased, newer more efficient plants become available. By purchasing at all, each player potentially allows others access to superior equipment. Additionally, players must acquire the raw materials, like coal, oil, garbage, or uranium, to power said plants (except for the highly valuable â€renewable energy†wind/solar plants). The game is a constant struggle to upgrade your plants for maximum efficiency, while retaining enough wealth to quickly expand your network along the cheapest routes. | | | |
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| | Product Details | | Product Length: | 14.0 inches | | Product Width: | 2.0 inches | | Product Height: | 8.0 inches | | Product Weight: | 3.0 pounds | | Package Length: | 14.0 inches | | Package Width: | 10.0 inches | | Package Height: | 2.0 inches | | Package Weight: | 2.85 pounds | | Average Customer Rating: |  based on 40 reviews |
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| | Features | Power Grid strategy board gameFor 2-6 playersPlayers create networks and mark pre-existing routes between cities for connectionPlayers bid against one another to purchase power plantsMore efficient power plants become available, players must decide whether to purchase/allow the opportunity to acquire superior equipment
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 Decisions, decisions, decisions Aug 31, 2010
The rule book is a little tough to get through. There are some translation issues and a few misspellings and the "steps" and "phases" of the game seem difficult at first. I personally think the names should be swapped. Once you dive into the game and get a hang of it's mechanics, it's a very interesting game. There are tons of seemingly small decision to make that end up having a huge impact on your position. Thinking ahead is paramount to success. My girlfriend and I had a great time playing it and look forward to many more games.
Fun game. Aug 16, 2010
I purchased this title after mentioning to a friend that I enjoyed Ticket to Ride. This game, too, is a blast. To new players it sounds very complex when describing the rules but after playing just one round every player was able to quickly pick it up. I highly suggest this product.
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Settlers of Catan meets Ticket to Ride Jul 19, 2010
My husband and I have really enjoyed this game. It's our new favorite. Each time you play its different, so it doesn't get boring. It took us a couple of games to get the rules straight, but they make sense and are easy to remember once you learn the rules. It's more fun than the cover looks.
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 Game box was crushed... Jul 07, 2010
I got the game and its fun BUT the box was crushed on two of the corners and I couldn't even open it initially. I had to force it open and try to bend it back into shape and it just kind of looks trashy now. Other than that everything was good.
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Very economic game! Jun 16, 2010
Power Grid is a game firmly based on economics. If you have a love for numbers and planning ahead, then look no further. My husband and I purchased this game for Christmas because we were so pleased with the previous Rio Grande games we had played so far. Power Grid exceeded our expectations in both quality and depth.
The game is all about making money--lots of money--with electric power. How many cities can you supply power to? What are the best connection routes between cities? What power plants will you need and what raw materials will be best to acquire? Will they be sustainable? Power Grid is all about economics. So you want to power your cities with coal? You'd better watch out, because if everyone else does too, because that will drive up the price! This game is fiercely competitive and mathematical. You don't have to be a total nerd to enjoy it, but it certainly takes some thinking and concentration. I have been known to write all my purchasing calculations on a piece of paper to keep track of them all. The richer you are, the more money you need to manage!
If you want to play Power Grid, be prepared to dedicate a fair amount of time learning the rules. Although it is not as complex as some games (i.e. Race for the Galaxy or Axis & Allies), it has a fair amount of complexity. You should also be prepared for a longer game, as the full game can take more than 2 hours, even with just 2 players! Fortunately, there is a shorter version of the game, which takes about 45 minutes. This version is perfect for first-time players, or to fit a quick game into your day.
Power Grid has a lot of variety to offer. Each game is played on a different land mass in Europe or the United States, or even more countries with the expansion sets. This allows for variety in city connection strategies. The power plants themselves are quite diverse, ranging from nuclear to coal-powered plants. There are even solar-powered plants! The balance of resources each player chooses to fund their plants can make for very different games. For example, in some games, "green" plants are very popular, leaving resources like coal and oil dirt cheap. Other times, the resources that are usually cheapest (i.e. coal and oil) end up being the most expensive due to excessive demand. Your strategy must be flexible enough to take advantage of these unique situations.
Being a business major, I loved the economic principles at work in Power Grid. I would recommend the game to anyone who enjoys a strategic challenge. It may not be the best game for a party or social gathering, due to the length and complexity, but among people who enjoy mentally stimulating games, this is likely to be a great success. Get ready to power up!
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