Power Grid 2004
Designed by Friedemann Friese
What it is
A medium-heavy economic, industry / manufacturing game for 2-6 players (~120 min), built around auction / bidding, auction: turn order until pass, catch the leader.
Why it matters
A notable hobby board game, currently ranked #74 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played strategy title.
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How to play Power Grid
Power Grid is a heavier strategy game (rated 3.2 of 5 for complexity on BoardGameGeek) that plays with 2–6 players, runs about 120 minutes and is aimed at ages 12 and up. It's an Economic and Industry / Manufacturing game where the core of play revolves around Auction / Bidding, Auction: Turn Order Until Pass and Catch the Leader. A medium-heavy economic, industry / manufacturing game for 2-6 players (~120 min), built around auction / bidding, auction: turn order until pass, catch the leader. A notable hobby board game, currently ranked #74 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played strategy title.
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