Power Grid
Power the most cities — through ruthless auctions and fuel economics.
Who it's for
Economic euro fans who enjoy auctions, network building, and multi-track optimization.
Not for you if…
You dislike math-heavy games or want something more narrative and thematic.
Vibe's take
Calculated, competitive, cleverly constructed.
About this game
Buy power plants at auction, connect cities across a map, and balance your fuel costs to power as many homes as possible. The turn order system actively punishes being in the lead until the very end — creating a game where falling behind might actually be smart. An economic puzzle that rewards clever accounting.
Get it
from €15
Mechanics
Categories
By the numbers
Players
Duration
120 min
Ages 12+
Complexity
3.2 / 5 — MediumBGG Rating
7.7/10
Rank #73
69k ratings
Published
2004
Designed by
Friedemann Friese
Published by
2F-Spiele, Kaissa Chess & Games, 999 Games, Brain Games, Korea Boardgames, Giochi Uniti, Gém Klub Kft., Matagot, Hobby World, Smart Ltd, Galápagos Jogos, Lacerta, Arclight Games, Stratelibri, Rozum, Laguna, Albi, Rio Grande Games, Lautapelit.fi, Swan Panasia Co., Ltd., Edge Entertainment, Ideal Board Games, Siam Board Games, Runadrake
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