The best games from the Power Grid/Funkenschlag series 2024
Looking for a really good Power grid/Funkenschlag version? We have compared all Power Grid versions with each other... these are the best 2024.
What is Power Grid?
A group of games and expansions based on the 2001 Funkenschlag (in English "Power Grid") by Friedemann Friese. In Power Grid, players draw power grids on the game board to connect different cities. They then supply the cities with electricity by buying power plants and the resources to run them.
List of the best "Power Grid" variants 2024
In this overview you will find what we consider to be the best games in the Power Grid series 2024:
Power Grid
Power Grid is a strategic board game that combines elements of network building and commodity trading. Players aim to supply power to the most cities as their networks expand.
Nominated for 10 awards and won 4.
More details for Power Grid- 2 - 6 Players
- 120 Minutes
- 12+ years old
- Medium difficulty
Video reviews for Power Grid
Power Grid: Benelux/Central Europe
- 2 - 6 Players
- 120 Minutes
- 13+ years old
- Medium difficulty
Power Grid Deluxe: Europe/North America
More details for Power Grid Deluxe: Europe/North AmericaPower Grid Deluxe: Europe/North America is a standalone game in the Power Grid universe, commemorating the 10th anniversary of the original Power Grid game. This deluxe edition boasts a double-sided game board featuring maps of Europe and North America, newly designed wooden components, and a completely new deck of power plants, including some that use natural gas. The game also introduces an enhanced two-player experience called “Against the Trust” and new overview cards for resource refills.
- 2 - 6 Players
- 120 Minutes
- 12+ years old
- Medium difficulty
Power Grid: The New Power Plants – Set 1
More details for Power Grid: The New Power Plants – Set 1Power Grid: The New Power Plants – Set 1 introduces a versatile expansion to the acclaimed board game Power Grid. This new deck of power plant cards offers players the opportunity to refresh and customize their gaming experience with various integration options. Whether you're seeking to replace the original deck, combine it for an element of unpredictability, extend the game duration, or tailor a deck to your preferences, this set accommodates all.
- 2 - 6 Players
- 120 Minutes
- 12+ years old
- Medium difficulty
Power Grid: China/Korea
Nominated for 1 award.
More details for Power Grid: China/Korea- 2 - 6 Players
- 120 Minutes
- 13+ years old
- Medium difficulty
Power Grid: Brazil/Spain & Portugal
- 2 - 6 Players
- 120 Minutes
- 12+ years old
- Medium difficulty
👍 Good price!13€ at.de*Power Grid: France/Italy
- 2 - 6 Players
- 120 Minutes
- 12+ years old
- Medium difficulty
Power Grid: Russia & Japan
Nominated for 1 award.
More details for Power Grid: Russia & Japan- 2 - 6 Players
- 120 Minutes
- 13+ years old
- Medium difficulty
Power Grid: Northern Europe/United Kingdom & Ireland
- 2 - 6 Players
- 120 Minutes
- 13+ years old
- Medium difficulty
Power Grid: Australia & Indian Subcontinent
- 2 - 6 Players
- 120 Minutes
- 13+ years old
- Medium difficulty
Power Grid: Québec/Baden-Württemberg
- 2 - 6 Players
- 120 Minutes
- 13+ years old
- Medium difficulty
Power Grid: Middle East/South Africa
- 2 - 6 Players
- 120 Minutes
- 12+ years old
- Medium difficulty
Power Grid: The Card Game
- 2 - 6 Players
- 45 - 60 Minutes
- 12+ years old
- Easy to learn
Power Grid: The First Sparks
The First Sparks is a captivating board game that transports players back to the Stone Age, challenging them to lead their clans to prosperity through strategic development and resource management. Celebrating the tenth anniversary of the original Funkenschlag, designer Friedemann Friese revisits the innovative mechanics of the game, offering a prehistoric twist that demands quick thinking and swift action.
Nominated for 1 award.
More details for Power Grid: The First Sparks- 2 - 6 Players
- 60 Minutes
- 12+ years old
- Medium difficulty
👍 Good price!37€ at.de*Power Grid: The Robots
- 2 - 5 Players
- 120 Minutes
- 13+ years old
- Medium difficulty
Video reviews for Power Grid: The Robots
Power Grid: Factory Manager
Power Grid: Factory Manager is a standalone strategy game in the Power Grid universe. Released at Spiel '09 in Essen, Germany, this game puts players in charge of their own factories, where they must effectively manage resources, workforce, and machinery to maximize profits. The game focuses on strategic planning and resource management, with a particular emphasis on adapting to fluctuating energy prices.
Nominated for 2 awards.
More details for Power Grid: Factory Manager- 2 - 5 Players
- 60 Minutes
- 12+ years old
- Medium difficulty
Funkenschlag
Nominated for 2 awards.
More details for Funkenschlag- 2 - 6 Players
- 180 Minutes
- 12+ years old
- Hard to learn
Power Grid: Fabled Expansion
- 2 - 6 Players
- 120 Minutes
- 12+ years old
- Medium difficulty
Power Grid: The Stock Companies
- 2 - 6 Players
- 120 Minutes
- 13+ years old
- Hard to learn
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