Power Grid is a game played between two opposing power utilities, East and West.
The goal is to be the last player to place a piece. Typically, you achieve this by expanding your own power grid while attempting to limit the expansion of your competitor's grid.
A grid is expanded by constructing new power lines and new homes. The transmission towers along the boundary provide a high-voltage power source.
- A power line can connect directly to a transmission tower, however a house cannot.
- There is a limit of 8 power lines. There is an unlimited number of houses.
- Houses and power lines can freely interconnect, although you are not allowed to expand your competitor's grid.
- A West tower can only connect to a West power line.
- An East tower can only connect to an East power line.
- The North and South towers are neutral and allow connection to either side's power line.
In summary, your grid must form a connected network of towers, power lines and houses owned by your utility.
There are two versions of the game, 'Deregulated' and 'Regulated'.
- Deregulated means that wires eminating from your grid can connect to the competiting grid.
- Regulated means that no connection between the two grids is allowed.
It is suggested that the 'Highlight Moveable' option be turned on.
Sounds courtesy of "Armegalo". |
