Power Grid Middle East / South Africa Expansion

Power Grid: Middle East/South Africa offers two exciting expansion maps for the Power Grid game! In the Middle East, there's been loads of oil for decades. But 'peak oil' is on the horizon, when oil well output starts to decline. Some countries in this region already have nuclear power plants, and the number will grow as oil reserves shrink. Other energy sources like plastic waste recycling will likely come into play too. At the start of the game, players have an over - supply of oil, plenty of natural gas (using coal tokens from the base game), and a few solar plants. Nuclear and garbage power plants can't be bought at the start. In Step 2, the abundant oil and natural gas will run out, and nuclear and garbage power plants become available alternatives, forcing players to adjust their power plant mix. In South Africa, a single trust, the world's seventh - largest energy supplier, produces almost all the energy. Around 90% comes from coal power plants, with a few nuclear, water, and wind ecological power plants. The trust also supplies half of the rest of Africa. The game board has six international power connections and lots of available coal.

To start playing with these expansion maps, just add them to your Power Grid base game. At the start, you've got an excess of oil and natural gas to power your plants. Don't rush to buy nuclear or garbage power plants right away as they're not available initially. As the game progresses to Step 2, keep an eye on your resources. When oil and natural gas run dry, switch to the available nuclear and garbage power plants. Remember to adjust your power plant mix to adapt to the changing resource availability. For maintenance, keep the maps flat and clean. Avoid getting them wet or exposing them to direct sunlight for long periods to prevent fading or warping.