# Power Grid: The Stock Companies

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2015
- **BGG Rating**: 6.7
- **BGG Rank**: —
- **Players**: 2-6 (Best with: 4)
- **Duration**: 120 min
- **Weight**: 3.52 / 5
- **Designers**: Friedemann Friese
- **Artists**: Antonio Dessi, Harald Lieske, Lars-Arne "Maura" Kalusky
- **Publishers**: 2F-Spiele, Arclight Games, Edge Entertainment, Giochi Uniti, Kaissa Chess & Games, Rio Grande Games
- **Categories**: Economic, Expansion for Base-game, Industry / Manufacturing
- **Mechanics**: Auction / Bidding, Network and Route Building, Stock Holding

## Verdict
If you love Power Grid and crave more ways to play, this expansion is a treat! It introduces variations that shake up the economy and strategy in exciting new ways.New ways to playExpands the base gameFocus on stocks and economyHigh replayabilityRequires base gameThree distinct modesAdded complexityHIGHLY RECOMMENDED

## Description
Hey, Power Grid fans! Get ready because the 'The Stock Companies' expansion is here to add some fresh spice to your favorite board game, whether you play the classic or the Deluxe version. It brings three brand-new ways to play, expanding the possibilities to over 200! The main mode, 'The Stock Companies,' puts you in the shoes of a shareholder aiming to dominate the market by controlling companies and seeking the greatest fortune. It's pure financial strategy! The other two variants, 'The Biggest Electricity Distributors' and 'The Competition of the Private Companies,' bring you closer to the action we already know. In the first, you're a shareholder eyeing the companies that supply the most electricity, looking for the most profitable ones. In the second, you manage your own energy company, selling shares to raise cash and buying from others to profit from their success. This expansion is an injection of novelty for those who already master Power Grid and want to test new tactics and challenges. The cards and components are double-sided, ensuring compatibility with both versions of the base game. Get ready for more auctions, more building, and, of course, more power!

## FAQ
### Who is this expansion for?
It's for players who already own Power Grid or Power Grid Deluxe and want more variety and strategic challenges, especially those who enjoy stock market and auction mechanics.

### Do I need the base game to play?
Yes, absolutely! This expansion adds new modes and components but relies entirely on the base Power Grid or Power Grid Deluxe game to function.

### How many new ways to play does this expansion offer?
It introduces three entirely new game modes: the main 'The Stock Companies' and two variants, 'The Biggest Electricity Distributors' and 'The Competition of the Private Companies'.

### Does the game's complexity increase significantly?
Complexity might increase slightly, depending on the chosen mode. The variants are closer to the base game, while the main mode introduces stock mechanics that require extra learning.

### Are the components compatible with both versions (Power Grid and Power Grid Deluxe)?
Yes! The components are double-sided to ensure compatibility with both the original and Deluxe versions of Power Grid.

### How long does it take to play with this expansion?
The playtime remains similar to the base game, typically around 120 minutes, depending on the number of players and the chosen mode.

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