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Power Grid The First Sparks (2011)

2–6 players · 60 min · age 12+ · ★ 6.8 on BGG

Players
2–6
Play time
60 min
Age
12+
Complexity
Medium
BGG rating
6.8/10

Best for 2–6 players aged 12+ who like animals games — medium complexity, plays in 60 min.

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About Power Grid The First Sparks

In 2001, 2F-Spiele published the original Funkenschlag. In 2011, it is time to look back...a long time back! To celebrate the tenth anniversary of the original Funkenschlag, designer Friedemann Friese will take you back in time and let you relive the early beginnings of mankind. True to the name of the German edition (a literal translation of which is "Flying Sparks"), it is time for Funkenschlag: Die ersten Funken, or "The First Sparks". The First Sparks

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Mechanics: Area Movement, Card Drafting, Modular Board, Network and Route Building · Designer: Friedemann Friese

Players: 2P · 3P · 4P · 5P · 6P

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Power Grid The First Sparks FAQ

How many players is Power Grid The First Sparks?
Power Grid The First Sparks plays with 2–6 players, ages 12 and up.
How long does Power Grid The First Sparks take to play?
A game of Power Grid The First Sparks takes 60 min, at medium complexity (2.7/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is Power Grid The First Sparks any good?
Power Grid The First Sparks rates 6.8/10 from 3,424 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a animals / economic game built around area movement, card drafting, modular board.