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What this is
In Power Grid, players bid, network, and manage resources in a race to supply the most cities with power. Every bid weighs the value of winning now against the resources and leverage needed later. It is designed for 2–6 players, with a typical session listed at 120 minutes.
At a glance
- Players
- 2–6
- Listed play time
- 120 minutes
- Minimum age
- 12 and up
- First published
- 2004
- Designer
- Friedemann Friese
- Publishers
- Arclight, Hobby World, Lautapelit.fi, Korea Boardgames, Albi, Galápagos Jogos, 999 Games, Giochi Uniti, Matagot, Rio Grande Games, 2F-Spiele, Edge Entertainment
- Mechanisms
- auction
- Photographs
- 9
Publisher
- ArclightOfficial site
- Hobby WorldOfficial site
- Lautapelit.fiOfficial site
- Korea BoardgamesOfficial site
- AlbiOfficial site
- Galápagos JogosOfficial site
- 999 GamesOfficial site
- Giochi UnitiOfficial site
- MatagotOfficial site
- Rio Grande GamesOfficial site
- 2F-SpieleOfficial site
- Edge Entertainment
How players rate Power Grid
Every dimension is rated on its own. The left column judges the game and higher is better; the right column describes it, where neither end of the scale is the good end.
Player-count fit
How well it plays at each count. Best at 4.
- 2p6.984 ratings
- 3p7.483 ratings
- 4p8.083 ratings
- 5p7.483 ratings
- 6p6.983 ratings
Every dimension
15 measures. Some judge the game; the rest simply describe it.
How good it is
Judgements, rated out of 10. Higher is better.
- Longevity and replayability6.7/10
- Ease of teach5.9/10
- Gateway friendliness5.8/10
- Component quality7.5/10
- Table presence7.2/10
- Travel friendliness6.8/10
What it's like
Descriptions, not verdicts. Neither end is better.
- Player interactionHigh8.1SolitaireConstant
- CutthroatnessSharp7.2FriendlyRuthless
- Role of luckBalanced5.1Chance-drivenPlayer-driven
- Theme integrationPresent5.9Pasted onWoven in
- Rules complexityModerate2.8LightHeavy
- Decision complexityModerate2.7SimpleDemanding
- Language dependencySome3.4No textText-heavy
- Table spaceKitchen table5.5Lap trayTwo tables
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Gallery
8 further photographs · select one to enlargeRules & files
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Box & shelf
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