{"product_id":"power-grid-recharged","title":"Power Grid Recharged","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePower Grid\u003c\/strong\u003e is the updated release of the \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 crayon game \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 \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 and an auction round intensity reminiscent of \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 \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\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 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","brand":"Rio Grande Games","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37247182143642,"sku":"RGG559","price":61.42,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0404\/1477\/3402\/products\/pic4459753_3cf24f0a-2b28-490c-b58b-371be633f619.jpg?v=1606952261","url":"https:\/\/www.thegamechamber.com\/products\/power-grid-recharged","provider":"The Game Chamber","version":"1.0","type":"link"}