# Power Grid: Flux Generator

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2008
- **BGG Rating**: 7.4
- **BGG Rank**: —
- **Players**: 2-6 (Best with: 5)
- **Duration**: 120 min
- **Weight**: 2.97 / 5
- **Designers**: Friedemann Friese
- **Artists**: Lars-Arne "Maura" Kalusky
- **Publishers**: 2F-Spiele, Arclight Games, Lacerta, Rio Grande Games, Stratelibri
- **Categories**: Economic, Expansion for Base-game, Industry / Manufacturing
- **Mechanics**: Auction / Bidding, Network and Route Building

## Verdict
If you love Power Grid and want to spice things up, this card is for you!Extra strategyFast decisionsSeamless integrationBoosts replayabilityLimited edition onlyUsage restrictedDoesn't replace base resourcesHIGHLY RECOMMENDED

## Description
Power Grid: Flux Generator is a promotional card that debuted in 2008 as part of the Power Grid: BGG Promo Card Set, originally distributed for free at the Essen Spiel fair. What does it bring? A power resource that lets a player use any three resources of their choice to power six cities at once, something not found in the base game. This opens a door to more aggressive strategies: if you already have a solid resource pool, you can leap ahead in production and dominate the board before your rivals. The card keeps the economic vibe of Power Grid, demanding careful management of money and resources, but offers an alternative “jump” that can turn the game in your favor. In terms of mechanics, it fits neatly into the existing auction and network building systems, as resource use and city expansion remain the core of play. Moreover, as an expansion item, it works with any edition of Power Grid, whether the original or 2nd edition, and can be combined with other supplements. If you’re tired of repeating the same bidding sequence and want something that spices things up without breaking balance, Flux Generator is a worthwhile choice to try. The gameplay becomes more dynamic, as the ability to “jump” to six cities can create decisive and surprising moments, adding more excitement and replayability to the classic Power Grid.

## FAQ
### How many players can use the Flux Generator?
It can be used by any player who has at least three resources, regardless of the total number of participants (2 to 6).

### Does the game time decrease with the card?
Using the Flux Generator can cut game time by about 5 to 10 minutes, as it allows you to advance quickly in power production.

### What is the complexity of using the card?
The mechanic is simple: choose three resources and apply them to power six cities. No additional rules beyond those already in Power Grid.

### Does the Flux Generator work with all editions of Power Grid?
Yes, it was designed to be compatible with the 1st and 2nd editions, as well as other expansions that do not alter resource mechanics.

### What is the main goal when using the Flux Generator?
The goal is to maximize power production and capture more cities quickly, taking advantage of the six-city bonus in one go.

### Can the card be used more than once in a game?
Yes, as long as the player still has at least three resources available; there is no usage limit beyond resource availability.

## Price Comparison
### Best International Offers
- **BoardGamePrices.com**: $ 2.93 (https://boardgameprices.com/item/go?source=A&storeitemid=3438105&utm_source=boardgamesbot.com)
  - See all on BoardGamePrices: https://boardgameprices.com/item/show/13920/power-grid-flux-generator?utm_source=boardgamesbot.com