# Power Grid Boardgame — by Friedemann Friese

> Strategic energy industry simulation board game with global maps and multiplayer. (iPhone/iPad app by BrettspielWelt.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/power-grid-boardgame/id1434690170 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [BrettspielWelt](https://appshunter.io/developer/1063292497)
- Category: Games, Board, Strategy
- Price: $8.99 with in-app purchases
- Rating: 2.50/5 from 26 App Store ratings · 43 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 15.6 · 141 MB
- Languages: German (Germany), American English
- Released: 2023-10-04
- Data updated: 2026-08-28
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/power-grid-boardgame/id1434690170/reviews.md

## What is Power Grid Boardgame?

Dive into the world of the energy industry with the Power Grid app, designed by award-winning author Friedemann Friese.

Global Domination: Conquer energy markets worldwide on maps such as USA, Germany, France, Benelux, Eastern Europe, South Africa, Italy and the Middle East. Each map brings unique gameplay that will put your strategic skills to the test.

Tutorial & Help: Whether you're an experienced Power Grid player or a beginner, the game features a detailed tutorial that walks you through the basics step-by-step. And if you have any questions while playing, context-sensitive help is available to make sure you're always on the right track.

Achievements:  Challenge yourself by unlocking a variety of achievements. These achievements range from strategic feats to special challenges.

Recharged Version: The app includes the Recharged version with Against the Trust and MAGA variants that make the gameplay even more diverse and challenging.

Exciting Gameplay: Challenge AI opponents or play against friends in real-time or turn-based.

Online Domination: The Power Grid app allows you to compete against friends or rivals from around the world. The app gives you the opportunity to compete with players from all over the world.

Choose your path: a variety of maps and map variants are available to customize and refine your strategy. Adapt to the specifics of each and outsmart your opponents to get to the top of the power industry.

The Power Grid app has been carefully designed to seamlessly bring the charm of the board game to your smartphone or tablet. The intuitive interface ensures a smooth gaming experience for both experienced players and novices.

Don't miss out on the electrifying fun and challenges offered by the Power Grid app! Download the app now and embark on a journey to conquer the power market one move at a time. Whether you're playing alone and looking for a challenge or you're a player looking to engage in epic duels with friends, the Power Grid app offers all that and more.

## Key features

- 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

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: $8.99.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1. Expansion | $5.99 | one-time |


## Chart rankings

- #141 in Top Paid · Board (US App Store)

## Recent user reviews (10 of 43)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/power-grid-boardgame/id1434690170/reviews.md

### 4/5 — It lost all my achievments

*2026-03-15, version 2.6.0*

Very annoying. No point having achievements if they disappear!

### 1/5 — Poor user experience

*2026-02-22, version 2.6.0*

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

### 2/5 — Endless Bugs

*2026-01-29, version 2.6.0*

- 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

### 5/5 — Working Great and Nice Implementation

*2026-01-26*

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.

### 5/5 — GOSTEI MUITO

*2026-01-13*

GOSTEI MUITO

### 5/5 — 전력회사가 되어보자

*2026-01-09*

스팀(Steam)과 더불어 네트워크빌딩 장르 최고의 게임이라 생각한다. 석탄, 석유, 원자력, 재생, 친환경에너지 판매하는 재미가 즐겁고 다양한 맵확장이 기본으로 지원되어 기쁘다.

### 2/5 — Fun but frustrating

*2025-11-23, version 2.6.0*

Implementation of the game is excellent. The user interface is a bit cumbersome and initially is difficult to understand, but after a few games you will get the hang of it. The game will frequently crash when trying to start a game and usually takes a few resets to get started on a local game. The option to save a game exists, but after leaving A game I can’t return to it as the game forgets the players? Causes it to not open the saved game.

Good game when it works. Not worth the purchase in its current state.

### 1/5 — Worst UI Implementation

*2025-06-26, version 1.5.1*

The “windowed” UI is probably the worst user interface I’ve encountered in an iOS app. It might function better on a desktop but I find even that hard to believe. Every choice made is counterintuitive to the degree that I wonder if this game is some sort of artistic statement or performance art or an intentional choice made to spite Friedman Friese.

### 1/5 — UI broken to be unplayable

*2025-04-04, version 1.5.1*

Completely confusing buttons. Unresponsive menus and interface. Looks worse than an 80s dos game. Does not progress, move the game along, explain any aspect of any rule.

A terrible experience not worth anything near the price of the app, and would not even be worth the time investment if free.

Look elsewhere for your boardgame kicks.

### 1/5 — Power Grid Boardgame

*2025-03-14*

Terrible implementation. It’s like developers haven’t seen or used an iPad ever.

## Frequently asked questions about Power Grid Boardgame

### 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.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.2 — 2026-08-28

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

### 3.1 — 2026-08-21

Few minor bug fixes

### 3.0 — 2026-08-10

Included 1st InApp Item with 4 new maps and 2 new plant sets
Worked a lot on AIs to avoid common mistakes like not buying best ressources or not building cities fast enough
We also fixed some other bugs

### 2.6.0 — 2025-09-05

- Slight changes to the graphical interface.
- Fixed bugs that caused issues on some devices.

### 1.5.1 — 2024-09-09

We have made the following changes and bug fixes:
- The game result is now displayed to all players in an online game.
- Fixed a bug when starting a game from a notification
- The button to join the game is only displayed if you can join
- The sound can now also be switched on and off in the game.
- Fixed an error with the nuclear power rule in Poland.
- Fixed a display error when buying resources if you have connected Vienna.

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