Power Grid
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Power Grid is a popular economic strategy board game that was first published in 2004. The game, designed by Friedemann Friese, has players competing against each other to become the most successful power company in the game's fictional world.
The gameplay of Power Grid is divided into two phases, the auction phase and the building phase. During the auction phase, players bid on power plants and fuel sources in order to build their power grid. In the building phase, players use their resources to expand their power grid and connect cities, while also managing their money and resources carefully.
Power Grid is a game that requires careful planning and resource management, as players must balance their investments in new power plants and infrastructure with their available cash and resources. The game also incorporates elements of market dynamics, as the price of resources fluctuates based on supply and demand.
Overall, Power Grid is a well-designed and challenging game that rewards strategic thinking and careful planning. Its focus on economic competition and resource management makes it a great choice for fans of other economic strategy games like Settlers of Catan or Puerto Rico.
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