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Power Grid Boardgame

Power Grid Boardgame

by Friedemann Friese

26 ratings
43 reviews
#190 in paid Board
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$8.99
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Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • October 4, 2023
  • August 28, 2026

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Developer

BrettspielWelt
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About

Engage in a strategic simulation of the energy industry, managing power grids across diverse global maps. Challenge AI or friends in real-time or turn-based matches, with a comprehensive tutorial and helpful in-game assistance for all skill levels.

✓Global energy market simulation
✓Multiple map variants for diverse gameplay
✓AI and real-time/turn-based multiplayer
✓In-depth tutorial and context-sensitive help
✓Achievement system for challenges
✓Includes Recharged version with variants
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of Power Grid Boardgame. Based on 26 reviews and a 2.5/5 average, it highlights the 6 positives and 12 negatives reviewers mention most about this game.

Positive things

  • 👍Faithful to board game
  • 🚀Games play fast
  • 💡Customizable UI layout
  • 🌟Great source material
  • 🤖Good AI players
  • 🗺️Many maps included

Negative things

  • 🐛Cluttered interface
  • 🤔Confusing UI
  • 😵Non-intuitive controls
  • 📉Poor user experience
  • 💸Expensive for current state
  • 🧱Unplayable at present
  • 👎Terrible implementation
  • ❓Lack of guidance
  • 🎨Looks worse than DOS
  • 🤷‍♀️Difficult to understand
  • 🚧Still a work in progress
  • 🗣️Untranslated German text
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What's New in Power Grid Boardgame

3.2

August 28, 2026

- The two-player variant "Against the Trust" is now explained in the help. - Added the special rule for coal on the USA map.

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Subscriptions & In-App Purchases

$5.99

1. Expansion

4 new Maps (SP/P, BR, UK/IRL, JP) & 2 Plant Sets (1+2).

Charts

Top Paid

📉 190-8

Board games

This game dropped -8 positions in Board games chart.

Last updated on October 12, 2026.

User reviews

Most RecentHighest RatedLowest Rated

It lost all my achievments

Very annoying. No point having achievements if they disappear!
The real Evil AndyThe real Evil Andy

Poor user experience

Game function is poor. Cannot build houses. The game cards are difficult to recall when minimized.
Oh brother.Oh brother.

Endless Bugs

- Refactor the movable mini-window UI or replace it. It's just too buggy and requires a force restart every game.
- Automatic next action "clipboard" is a nice idea but constantly changing windows turns out to be much more work than a fixed UI would be. More efficient to move one map instead of 4 little windows that reappear in different spots every round.
- BeNeLux 5th ecoplant "extended market" doesn't work
- Blocks PiP and Music player
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bdnchrbdnchr

Working Great and Nice Implementation

The movable mini window UI takes a second to get used to, but once you have it arranged where you like the implementation is great and flows well. Recommended.
bdnchrbdnchr

GOSTEI MUITO

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User experience

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Reported Bugs

47 issues

Achievements disappear

Bug

Cannot build houses

Bug

Game cards difficult to recall when minimized

Bug

Movable mini-window UI is buggy

Bug

Requires force restart

Bug

Automatic next action clipboard issues

Bug

BeNeLux 5th ecoplant "extended market" doesn't work

Bug

Blocks PiP and Music player

Bug

Game crashes when starting

Bug

Cannot return to saved games

Bug

UI broken, unplayable

Bug

Unresponsive menus and interface

Bug

Does not progress or explain rules

Bug

AI is buggy (invisible buildings/powerplants)

Bug

Fatal bug: cannot overbid in auction

Bug

Separate save system, no iCloud syncing

Bug

Info board scaling and drag broken

Bug

Game doesn't work, crashes on start

Bug

Cannot confirm city choice

Bug

Unstable UI, can lose map display

Bug

Crashes in phase III of online games

Bug

Online play unstable

Bug

Doesn't work half the time

Bug

Cannot resume saved local game

Bug

Cannot edit local profile name

Bug

Crashes randomly when starting game

Bug

AI players do funny things

Bug

Power plant auction window not displayed

Bug

Bugs fixed, but still issues

Bug

Gameplay is awful

Bug

GUI is non-standard but intuitive

Bug

Initial screen in German

Bug

Crashing issues resolved, but UI irritating

Bug

No music or sound effects during game

Bug

Poor instructions

Bug

Third player when selecting 2 player game

Bug

Tutorial is limited

Bug

App crashes when accessing help

Bug

Crashes frequently

Bug

Parts in English and German

Bug

Lost games

Bug

Screens flash, unclear round/phase

Bug

Crashes after pressing help

Bug

Cannot reload game

Bug

No games in online lobbies

Bug

Untranslated German text in menus

Bug

Online connection not available

Bug
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Requested Features

7 requests

Add a proper tutorial for gameplay

Feature

Include music and sound effects during gameplay

Feature

Allow saving and resuming local games

Feature

Enable editing of local profile names

Feature

Add iCloud syncing for save games

Feature

Improve UI dismiss functionality

Feature

Add a clear indicator for round/phase

Feature

FAQ

What is the Power Grid app?

The Power Grid app is a digital adaptation of the award-winning board game that simulates the energy industry. Players compete to build and manage power grids across various global maps, aiming for market domination.

What are the key features of the Power Grid app?

Key features include simulating global energy markets on diverse maps, challenging AI opponents or friends in real-time or turn-based matches, a comprehensive tutorial, context-sensitive help, an achievement system, and the inclusion of the Recharged version with additional gameplay variants.

How much does the Power Grid app cost?

The Power Grid app is a paid application. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned, indicating a one-time purchase for the full game experience.

What platforms is the Power Grid app available on?

The app is designed to seamlessly bring the board game experience to your smartphone or tablet, suggesting compatibility with both iOS and Android devices.

Who is the target audience for this app?

This app is designed for fans of strategic board games, particularly those who enjoy economic simulations, resource management, and competitive multiplayer gameplay. It caters to both experienced players of the board game and newcomers alike.