{"product_id":"power-grid-rio-grande-games","title":"Power Grid - Rio Grande Games","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePower Grid\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis the updated release of the\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/boardgamegeek.com\/boardgamedesigner\/141\/friedemann-friese\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/boardgamegeek.com\/boardgamedesigner\/141\/friedemann-friese\"\u003eFriedemann Friese\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecrayon game\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/boardgamegeek.com\/boardgame\/12166\/funkenschlag\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-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\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/boardgamegeek.com\/boardgame\/147\/crude-oil-game\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/boardgamegeek.com\/boardgame\/147\/crude-oil-game\"\u003eCrude: The Oil Game\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand an auction round intensity reminiscent of\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/boardgamegeek.com\/boardgame\/555\/princes-florence\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/boardgamegeek.com\/boardgame\/555\/princes-florence\"\u003eThe Princes of Florence\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe objective of\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePower Grid\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\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 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\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 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\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\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/boardgamegeek.com\/wiki\/page\/Power_Grid_FAQ#\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/boardgamegeek.com\/wiki\/page\/Power_Grid_FAQ#\"\u003ePower Grid FAQ\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e- Please read this before posting a rules question! Many questions are asked\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eover and over\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ein the forums...\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIf you have a question about a specific expansion, please check the rules forum or FAQ for that particular expansion.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GTS","offers":[{"title":"New\/Sealed","offer_id":41014404284599,"sku":"BRG-IS-NS-2651","price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Pre-Owned","offer_id":41014404317367,"sku":"BRG-IS-PO-2651","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0584\/8763\/6151\/products\/powergrid.jpg?v=1639551315","url":"https:\/\/stupidgeeksinc.com\/products\/power-grid-rio-grande-games","provider":"Stupid Geeks, Inc","version":"1.0","type":"link"}