Power Grid Deluxe: Europe/North America

Buy power plants, fuel them cheaply, and light up more cities than anyone

πŸ‘₯ 2–6 players⏱ approx. 120 minπŸͺ„ Takes some learning10+
β˜… 7.1 Β· BGG #388

Who it's for

Players who enjoy auction games with economic depth and route planning. Scales well from 3-5 players with natural catch-up mechanics.

Not for you if…

Not for players who dislike math-heavy gameplay or auction mechanics. Games can run long with analysis-prone groups.

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Vibe's take

Calculating, competitive, market-driven, tense

About this game

Deluxe version of Friedemann Friese's classic economic network game about powering cities. Buy power plants at auction, purchase fuel on a fluctuating market, and expand your electrical grid to supply the most cities across the map.

Auction mechanicNetwork buildingDual-sided mapClassic design

Get it

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By the numbers

Players

Best at 4–5 playersWorks with 2–6

Duration

120 min

Ages 10+

Complexity

3.2 / 5 β€” Medium

BGG Rating

7.1/10

Rank #388

4.6k ratings

Published

2014

Designed by

Friedemann Friese

Published by

2F-Spiele, 999 Games, Giochi Uniti, Arclight Games, Rio Grande Games, Lautapelit.fi, Edge Entertainment, Ideal Board Games

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