{"title":"Power Grid | Board Game","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePower Grid\u003c\/em\u003e is an updated version of \u003cem\u003eFunkenschlag\u003c\/em\u003e, replacing crayon-based network building with streamlined mechanics. It retains a dynamic resource market and intense auctions like those in \u003cem\u003eCrude\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eThe Princes of Florence\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"power-grid-brazilspain-portugal","title":"Power Grid: Brazil\/Spain \u0026 Portugal","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCategories: Economic, Expansion for Base-game, Industry\/Manufacturing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMechanics: Auction\/Bidding, Income, Market, Network and Route Building\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Players: 2–6\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAges: 12+\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlaytime: 120 Min\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePower Grid: The Brazil\/Spain \u0026amp; Portugal Expansion\u003c\/em\u003e introduces new challenges with two unique maps, and it comes in a box designed to store other \u003cem\u003ePower Grid\u003c\/em\u003e map expansions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrazil\u003c\/strong\u003e: In this map, power providers favor biogas for electricity production. Players should treat garbage power plants as biogas-fired power plants and consider garbage resources as biogas tanks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpain \u0026amp; Portugal\u003c\/strong\u003e: Here, the dynamics of power production take two completely opposite directions. Uranium becomes crucial, but only later in the game. During \"Step 1,\" no new uranium enters the resource market, but in \"Step 2,\" uranium supplies increase rapidly. Simultaneously, three large wind-power plants will appear on the market, creating a strategic clash of interests.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis expansion requires the \u003cem\u003ePower Grid\u003c\/em\u003e base game or \u003cem\u003ePower Grid Recharged\u003c\/em\u003e to play.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rio Grande Games","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41117389488212,"sku":"RIO597","price":20.74,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/1567\/1636\/files\/rio597_web_front.jpg?v=1717206235"},{"product_id":"power-grid-recharged-2nd-edition","title":"Power Grid Recharged 2nd Edition","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCategories: Economic, Industry\/Manufacturing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMechanics: Auction: Turn Order Until Pass, Auction\/Bidding, Catch the Leader, Income, Market, Network and Route Building, Turn Order: Stat-Based, Variable Set-up\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Players: 2–6\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAges: 12+\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlaytime: 120 Min\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter 15 years, \u003cem\u003ePower Grid\u003c\/em\u003e, the hugely popular and award-winning game, is getting an upgrade. In March 2019, \u003cem\u003ePower Grid Recharged\u003c\/em\u003e (RIO559) will replace the original \u003cem\u003ePower Grid\u003c\/em\u003e (RIO240). This new edition features small but significant improvements, including updated rules to enhance gameplay, an improved player order tracker, new reference cards, and a discount token to make power plant auctions more strategic. \u003cem\u003ePower Grid Recharged\u003c\/em\u003e will be fully compatible with all previous \u003cem\u003ePower Grid\u003c\/em\u003e expansions.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rio Grande Games","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41117739384916,"sku":"RIO559","price":34.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/1567\/1636\/files\/rio559_web_cover.jpg?v=1717213481"},{"product_id":"power-grid-outpost","title":"Power Grid: Outpost","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe colonization of a new planet is progressing rapidly, and the demand for electricity is skyrocketing—a challenge your companies are eager to tackle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWill you secure the most efficient power plants, build the largest shelters, and adopt cutting-edge technologies? Can you expand your network across cities faster than your rivals? Strategically grow your company to provide stable employment for workers, avoiding the costly cycle of hiring and releasing seasonal labor after each task.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaster these challenges to claim victory in \u003cem\u003ePower Grid: Outpost\u003c\/em\u003e!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContents:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 game board\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6 company boards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e230 wooden pieces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e52 cards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e180+ cardboard tokens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 rule booklet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Rio Grande Games","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41784552128596,"sku":"RIO687","price":53.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/1567\/1636\/files\/rio687_web_box_3d_l.jpg?v=1736212211"},{"product_id":"power-grid-bremen-manhattan","title":"Power Grid: Bremen\/Manhattan","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe game Power Grid: Bremen\/Manhattan presents a unique set of challenges for electric power companies. In Bremen, competition for customers is intense due to the absence of nuclear power plants and limited resources. Unlike other game boards, there are no traditional connection costs between cities, but instead, there are flat district costs. In Manhattan, where space is limited, power companies face constant competition for the most cost-effective building options. This map showcases one large area and gameplay only takes place during Step 1 until the end of the game. With the ability to accommodate 2-6 players, this game has a playtime of 90-120 minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rio Grande Games","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41936414900308,"sku":"RIO686","price":10.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/1567\/1636\/files\/rio686_web_cover_1__90631.1740333039_9af8357a-a386-41d5-9958-13f68483fde7.jpg?v=1742180206"}],"url":"https:\/\/catsinhat.com\/collections\/power-grid-board-game.oembed","provider":"Cats In Hat Inc.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}