{"product_id":"power-grid-recharged-board-game","title":"Power Grid - Recharged - Board Game","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower Grid\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis the updated release of the Friedemann Friese\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecrayon game Funkenschlag. It removes the crayon aspect from network building in the original edition, while retaining the fluctuating commodities market like Crude: The Oil Game\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand an auction round intensity reminiscent of The Princes of Florence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe objective of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower Grid\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHowever, as plants are purchased, newer, more efficient plants become available, so by merely purchasing, you're potentially allowing others access to superior equipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdditionally, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rio Grande Games","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48028440101143,"sku":"RIO559","price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0843\/0220\/1111\/products\/pic4459753.webp?v=1709436768","url":"https:\/\/gameandcomp.com\/products\/power-grid-recharged-board-game","provider":"Game \u0026 Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}