Power Grid: Recharged Edition

In Power Grid: Recharged, you must compete with your rivals to build the most expansive and efficient power network across a national map. As a master of the energy industry, you will buy power plants in high-stakes auctions, acquire the necessary resources to fuel them, and connect cities to your growing grid. The player who can provide electricity to the most cities when the game ends will be crowned the winner.

This Recharged edition is the updated and refined version of Friedemann Friese’s classic 2004 strategy game. It maintains all the depth and tension of the original while introducing updated rules that improve game balance and flow. The unique market mechanic ensures that resource prices fluctuate based on player demand, making every purchase a critical decision that could affect your budget for the rest of the round.

The game board is double-sided, featuring the maps of the United States and Germany, each offering different geographical challenges and connection costs. Whether you are managing coal, oil, garbage, or nuclear power, you must balance your current income with future expansion to stay ahead of the competition. Power Grid: Recharged provides a deep, rewarding strategic experience for 2 to 6 players.

• Strategic Auction System: Players bid for power plants in a tense, turn-based auction where you must balance immediate power needs against long-term fuel efficiency.
• Dynamic Resource Market: Resource prices rise and fall based on supply and demand, forcing players to time their purchases carefully to maximise profits.
• Network Expansion: Navigate a map of cities with varying connection costs, competing with other players for the most lucrative routes and territories.
• Recharged Rule Updates: Features refined and updated rules for better game balance, clearer instructions, and a smoother overall gameplay experience.
• Double-Sided Game Board: Includes two complete maps (USA and Germany), each requiring distinct strategies for building and resource management.