POWER GRID works on a lot of levels. But on the whole is a very, how can I say..., "dry" game. Its fun factor (or let's say its "humour factor") is close to zero.

It's relatively fast to play and learn, it has a good deal of strategic decisions to be made, a beautiful map board, functional pieces, cards and money (Elektro) and luck does not play a great part in it.

The rule book incredibly has some mispellings, a very rare fact for Rio Grande Games. Also, the box is bigger than it needed to be.

The overall experience is in my opinion less satisfactory than playing PUERTO RICO, for example. But that does not take any merits from POWER GRID, because PUERTO RICO is the top standard by which all Eurogames are measured. POWER GRID will guaranteee you enough entertainment.

It have the plus factor that allows from 2-6 players, something rare in good games as this one.

It has indeed a rather abrupt way to ending the game. Basically, it's a race to being able to suplly the most cities you can, when someone builds its 17th city (or less, according to the number of players).

Anyway, if you want to add this game to your collection (and you like Eurogames) you will not regret getting POWER GRID. Also there are expansions available that wil lconsiderably change the game options.
POWER GRID works on a lot of levels. But on the whole is a very, how can I say... , "dry" game. Its fun factor (or let's say its "humour factor") is close to zero. It's relatively fast to play and learn, it has a good deal of strategic decisions to be made, a beautiful map board, functional pieces, cards and money (Elektro) and luck does not play a great part in it. The rule book incredibly has some mispellings, a very rare fact for Rio Grande Games. Also, the box is bigger than it needed to be. The overall experience is in my opinion less satisfactory than playing PUERTO RICO, for example. But that does not take any merits from POWER GRID, because PUERTO RICO is the top standard by which all Eurogames are measured. POWER GRID will guaranteee you enough entertainment. It have the plus factor that allows from 2-6 players, something rare in good games as this one. It has indeed a rather abrupt way to ending the game. Basically, it's a race to being able to suplly the most cities you can, when someone builds its 17th city (or less, according to the number of players). Anyway, if you want to add this game to your collection (and you like Eurogames) you will not regret getting POWER GRID. Also there are expansions available that wil lconsiderably change the game options.