Power Grid: Russia & Japan

Power Grid: Russia & Japan is the expansion that takes the classic race for electricity to two new maps, one featuring the vast, cold Russia and the other the vibrant Japan. You already know the basics: buying power plants, collecting resources, and expanding your network. Here the game gains two layers of challenge. In Russia, the auction for plants is restricted and the rules for trading outdated plants change, forcing the leading players to rethink everything – it’s not just about having the best network, you have to know when to trade and when to hold. In Japan, the tight geography allows each player to start two separate networks. Initial connections are limited to specific cities, creating a real showdown for who captures the most valuable routes. The pace remains intense, with 120 minutes of pure strategy, and the auction mechanic continues to be the beating heart of the game. If you love Power Grid and want to test new strategies in different territories, this expansion is what you’ve been missing. If your table is already saturated with expansions, it might be heavier, but the fun remains guaranteed.