{"product_id":"power-grid-recharged-edition","title":"Power Grid","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower Grid\u003c\/strong\u003e is the updated release of the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/boardgamegeek.com\/boardgamedesigner\/141\/friedemann-friese\"\u003eFriedemann Friese\u003c\/a\u003e crayon game \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/boardgamegeek.com\/boardgame\/12166\/funkenschlag\"\u003eFunkenschlag\u003c\/a\u003e. It removes the crayon aspect from network building in the original edition, while retaining the fluctuating commodities market like \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/boardgamegeek.com\/boardgame\/147\/crude-the-oil-game\"\u003eCrude: The Oil Game\u003c\/a\u003e and an auction round intensity reminiscent of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/boardgamegeek.com\/boardgame\/555\/the-princes-of-florence\"\u003eThe Princes of Florence\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe objective of \u003cstrong\u003ePower Grid\u003c\/strong\u003e is 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":43845674336509,"sku":"","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0637\/5738\/5981\/files\/pic4459753.webp?v=1720374508","url":"https:\/\/gahanna.littlerootgames.com\/products\/power-grid-recharged-edition","provider":"Littleroot Games","version":"1.0","type":"link"}