Reddit reviews Rio Grande Games Power Grid
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High QualityProprietary designExceptional performanceFor 2-6 playersStrategy gameLots of replay valuePlayers bid against one another to purchase power plantsMore efficient power plants become available, players must decide whether to purchase/allow the opportunity to acquire superior equipmentFor 2-6 playersStrategy gameLots of replay valuePlayers bid against one another to purchase power plantsMore efficient power plants become available, players must decide whether to purchase/allow the opportunity to acquire superior equipment
I don't know where you live, but the people I know definitely think gaming setups are expensive. That's why people buy them rarely, and invest in ones that last a long time. There are expensive hobbies out there -- skiing, hunting, equestrianism off the top of my head. But those aren't run-of-the-mill hobbies, those are expensive hobbies. Playing Mardu Vehicles is also an expensive hobby.
Let's compare Magic to similar games for its audience:
So if you're a new gamer, MtG is expensive compared to LoL, HS, and Clash of Clans. If you're kind of invested in gaming, Magic is similarly-priced to board games but will rotate out. If you're heavily invested in competitive gaming, Magic is a money vortex.
Magic is expensive.
MSRP of Catan and Dominion are both $45; nice try though. I'll give you Betrayal; I didn't realize it was so cheap, especially considering how good it is. Still, Ticket to Ride: $40, Power Grid: $45 MSRP, Pandemic Legacy: $70 MSRP, (the original game is $40), and I could keep going. The notion that most board games are under $30 is flat out wrong.
I'm sure these will get buried... but
Games: Since I see a lot of board game suggestions, have to mention Power Grid. For card games Fluxx, easy to learn and drink to. Although I prefer the pothead Berkeley version, Stoner Fluxx.
Music: The Slackers, Ska Dub band from NYC. All incredibly talented musicians and they put on amazing live shows. They love to tour small venues around the world, if they visit your hometown and you like dancing check them out.
Power Grid isn't listed, but is also 50% off (51% actually).
Some other notables
Dominion Big Box for $60
Power Grid $38
Arkham Horror $38
Eldritch Horror $40
Descent Journeys in the Dark Second Edition $58
Star Wars Risk $27
It's not on the sale page but Power Grid is currently $22
EDIT: Dead/sold out
(Going off current Amazon prices)
Total: $284. Could throw in something else I'm sure.
Here are a couple of options I have been enjoying:
Betrayal
Small World
Power Grid
Dominion
Most of these are slightly out of your price range, but you get what you pay for. If you are willing to spend slightly more, you open up a whole new world of possibilities.
If you do want to stick to cheaper options, Fluxx or Exploding Kittens is always a good, fun choice.
1.) These postcards are mostly grey. And black and white. And they are also good for grey days. :)
2.) This is The Dead Weather's debut album. A good one. (jack white <3 <3 <3)
3.) As you will see on the track listing, the eponymous The White Stripes album has TWO songs on it that relate to food: "Sugar Never Tasted So Good" and "One More Cup of Coffee". Plus, the cover has the traditional swirly mints of The White Stripes. (Also, this one reminded me that I don't have Neutral Milk Hotel's first album on my list! So thanks for that.)
4.) The postcard books are for my friends. I send postcards to them. This TOTALLY counts. Especially the David Choe ones since David Choe is amazing. And I know that my friends like his art.
5.) If there is ANY chance that you have not read Sabriel, you need too. Really, really, really.
6.) This was on my list, but was removed after the lovely /u/scrumtrelescent sent it to me! And heads are definitely not related to hair, because heads can be bald. And the biggest annoyance about these things is that they sometimes get stuck in your hair. So it's really an advantage if you have no hair. :)
7.) This postcard book is actually titled "Wicked Witches and Creepy Cats", so there are lots of cats in it. If you look inside, you will see a cat dancing with an owl, an awesome dress covered in cat faces, and a very cute cat in a pumpkin. Also some truly scary cartoonish cats. Avoid the one in the bowtie. shudder
8.) I really don't need another dress, but this one is so cute!
9.) So...I don't have movies on my list that I have seen before. I actually only have this one. BUT. I can save this. This is a Studio Ghibli film. And Studio Ghibli films are awesome. (Spirited Away is my favorite movie <3) So...my argument is, everyone should watch every Studio Ghibli movie at least once in their life because they're so great. Which is why I want it! :)
10.) When zombies attack, it is important to be able to run quickly. No one could run faster than someone wearing SUPERMAN SNEAKERS!! I mean, he's faster than a speeding bullet!
11.) My biggest current goal is to make new friends, since I'm moving to a new city (eek! yay!). Board games always help with friends! This would definitely help me out.
12.) I'm going to interpret "pesky Add-On items" as anything that a company encourages you to purchase after an initial purchase of an item. Instead of what you really meant. So you should probably just ignore this one. BUT. An expansion to Munchkin would be so fun! Even if you don't really need it at all... <3
13.) I wouldn't call this my dream item, but it is the most expensive item on my list. This NES game for a number of reasons. First, it's a GREAT game. Second, I think it's funny having an amazingly expensive item on my list. Thirdly, what if someone actually bought me the "new" one? That would be Amazing.
14.) (I love the edit-I always just knew what size a breadbox was from playing 20 questions with my mom...) So. I don't really have large items on this list so much. BUT. [Fabric] (http://www.amazon.com/Aviary-Sparrows-Cavern-Black-Fabric/dp/B004VNVE7A/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_nC?ie=UTF8&amp;colid=NO029QAH2C2U&amp;coliid=IEEZTV09MV12V), while perhaps being able to fold up into something smaller than a bread box, could also wrap around the bread box. This must count for something. It's already 42" across, so that's wider than a bread box...Plus, what if you just purchased 100 yards of it? Then it wouldn't fit inside...
15.) My dad has one of these and it is so useful. I want one too! I'm pretty sure it's smaller than a golfball. It's possible that it's longer than one, but if you smushed it into little pieces, the total volume would definitely be less than that of a golfball. :P
16.) If I ordered this now, it would be brand new when I recieved it in September, and new books just smell SO GOOD!
17.) I love Rio Grande games, so I really want to try Power Grid. Plus, if you worked at an electrical company, your boss might even think you were just hard at work on some new electrical line, soooo it's definitely safe for work. (hehehe)
18.) Since I'm starting grad school this year in a new city, far from my undergrad friends, I need chocolate to help me when I'm sad and lonely! (Another good way to make friends, too!)
19.) This summer, the only thing I've been doing is making things. I really want to get into making hats (for some reason), so I've been rather obsessed with finding sinamay-it would be so useful to have the forms already made too...
20.) Purchasing this item gives you TWELVE Toblerone bars (you get two of the beautiful 6-pack boxes that you see pictured. That's ELEVEN MORE than usual!!! I can't explain the amazingness of this any better.
BONUS ITEMS
Anything that has my real name on it: Hm. Will have to do more research. :)
Made in Oregon: While perhaps not recorded or manufactured in Oregon, as The Decemberists are from Portland, OR, these songs were certainly composed there!
fear cuts deeper than swords
30 bucks is a bit of an awkward number. Thematic games tend to be pricier as well. Here are some recommendations off the top of my head, some end up a couple bucks over 30:
Death Angel
[Red November] (http://www.amazon.com/Fantasy-Flight-Games-SL08-November/dp/1616610638/ref=pd_sim_t_60)
[Eminent Domain] (http://www.amazon.com/Tasty-Minstrel-Games-1005TTT-Eminent/dp/0984155856/ref=pd_sim_t_57)
[Infiltration] (http://www.amazon.com/Fantasy-Flight-Games-VA79-Infiltration/dp/1616613963/ref=pd_sim_t_17)
[Power Grid] (http://www.amazon.com/Rio-Grande-Games-RGG240-Power/dp/B0007YDBLE/ref=pd_sim_t_7)
[Flash Point] (http://www.amazon.com/Indie-Boards-Cards-PSI-IBCFPF1/dp/B005YXFW1U/ref=pd_sim_t_9)
[7 Wonders] (http://www.amazon.com/Asmodee-SEV-EN01ASM-7-Wonders-Game/dp/B0043KJW5M/ref=pd_sim_t_6)
I too recommend allocating a couple extra dollars if it means getting a game you really want. Anyway, hope this helps :)
But you are literally saying the exact same thing xTheOOBx was saying other than "I don't agree".
If the game is well stocked, it is significantly cheaper than local stores. If it isn't well stocked, it is only a little bit cheaper than your local stores. The only exception is MayFair games, where they have a cap on their retail discount.
And for what it is worth:
BGG Top 10
Some other games I just stumbled across.
24% Off,
31% Off, 34% Off
It looks like when I said "frequently between 30% and 40%, I was pretty damn close. It's okay to want to support the local game stores, as we all have said, they provide something more than just the game. I visit the same exact stores you do, and I know "not that much cheaper" is down right false. Buying games online is almost a buy 2-3 get 1 free - and that's not considering any significant sale.
Saw your list of board games, and it reminded me to add Power Grid to my list. Have you ever played Power Grid? I only learned about it recently on a trip, and it's fun, in line with the quality of Catan, Puerto Rico, and Agricola.
Quick question, I'm looking to order the game and expansions on Amazon right now:
Will Power Grid Deluxe work as well with the expansions as the Original Power Grid?
Needs more Power Grid
Depending on where you live, you might want to look for a Half Price Books near by. They usually have some good buys there, especially brand new copies of games that publishers are phasing out. I just got Power Struggle (Z-man games) there for $8, brand new.
Also, sign up for Amazon prime (if you are student, you can get free six months) if you want it fast and go with:
Power Grid
The Speicherstadt
LoTR: Board Game although this can be found much cheaper, including shipping, on eBay.
You may also want to head over to Barnes and Noble and check their clearance section. You can always get lucky and find some of their boardgames in there at 50% off.
I strongly recommend Stone Age. I honestly have yet to meet someone who hasn't enjoyed it, and it only takes ~70-80 minutes tops to play.
Also, you may want to check out Power Grid if you're into paper money and auctions and buying property. It's like Monopoly but without dice and with a much heavier emphasis on auctions, which enables planning and strategy.
Here's what I'd do if I had to rebuild a collection from scratch for $1k trying to have a wide variety of play styles:
7 Wonders $32.99
Agricola $45.79
Battlestar Galactica $39.97
Carcassonne $30.02
Carcassonne Inns & Cathedrals$15.71
Dixit $22.65
Dominion Big Box $69.18 Prosperity is one of the best expansions; Alchemy is not, but you're pretty much getting it for free in this set.
Eclipse $61.49 It wouldn't be a board game library without a 4X game, and I think Eclipse is the best currently.
Eldritch Horror $40.47 - I love Arkham Horror, but Eldritch streamlines a lot of the fiddly rules of the original.
Formula D [$41.96] (http://www.amazon.com/Asmodee-FDUSASM-Formula-D/dp/2914849648/ref=sr_1_1?s=toys-and-games&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1395757676&amp;sr=1-1&amp;keywords=formula+d)
Gloom $17.98
Guillotine $13.52
King of Tokyo $30.19
Love Letter $9.34
Memoir 44 $47.43
No Thanks! $9.98
Pandemic $31.65
Power Grid $32.27
Puerto Rico [$31.20] (http://www.amazon.com/Rio-Grande-Games-195RGG-Puerto/dp/B00008URUT/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1395756360&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=puerto+rico)
Race for the Galaxy $24.11
Resistance, The $17.99
Roborally $37.49
Settlers of Catan $37.99
Telestrations $19.99 Awesome and funny party game. My friends and I eventually tire of Apples to Apples or Cards Against Humanity, but seldom do so with this.
Ticket to Ride $37.24
Ticket to Ride 1910 Expansion $18.21
Tsuro $24.22
Twilight Struggle $49.98
Village $35.47
Wits & Wagers $19.99
That comes up to $946.47; room for a couple more expansions or another game.
Monopoly is a dumb game, try Power Grid, it's based more on strategy than luck like Monopoly.