--- product_id: 21484263 title: "Power Grid Middle East South Africa Expansion Strategy Board Game" brand: "rio grande games" price: "27181CFA" currency: XOF in_stock: true reviews_count: 1 url: https://www.desertcart.sn/products/21484263-power-grid-middle-east-south-africa-expansion-strategy-board-game store_origin: SN region: Senegal --- # 90 min intense gameplay pure strategy energy market sim 2 new regional maps Power Grid Middle East South Africa Expansion Strategy Board Game **Brand:** rio grande games **Price:** 27181CFA **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > ⚡ Power your strategy with global energy dominance! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Power Grid Middle East South Africa Expansion Strategy Board Game by rio grande games - **How much does it cost?** 27181CFA with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sn](https://www.desertcart.sn/products/21484263-power-grid-middle-east-south-africa-expansion-strategy-board-game) ## Best For - rio grande games enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted rio grande games brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Expand Your Power Grid Universe:** Dive into two fresh, geopolitically rich maps—Middle East and South Africa—each with unique resource challenges and market dynamics. - • **Engage in Deep Economic Simulation:** Experience complex trading, infrastructure management, and strategic planning that reward forward-thinking players. - • **Master Resource Scarcity & Strategy:** Navigate peak oil depletion and monopolistic coal control to outsmart competitors in a no-luck, skill-driven environment. - • **Perfect for Competitive Game Nights:** Supports 2-6 players aged 13+, delivering 90 minutes of intellectually demanding, meaningful gameplay. - • **Seamless Integration with Base Game:** Requires Power Grid base game, making it a must-have expansion for veterans craving fresh strategic depth. ## Overview Power Grid: Middle East/South Africa Expansion is a strategic board game add-on featuring two new maps with distinct regional energy markets. Designed for 2-6 players aged 13+, it challenges players to manage resources like oil, gas, and coal while navigating complex economic and geopolitical dynamics. This 90-minute expansion requires the Power Grid base game and offers deep, luck-free gameplay focused on strategic planning and market competition. ## Description Power Grid: Middle East/South Africa Expansion brings two compelling new regional maps to the award-winning energy market simulation game, designed by Friedemann Friese. This expansion deepens strategic complexity while remaining accessible to Power Grid veterans.Middle East Map: Players begin with abundant oil and natural gas resources reflecting regional energy wealth. However, as gameplay progresses, peak oil mechanics force difficult decisions about shifting energy strategies and market adaptation. Manage resource depletion while competing for market dominance.South Africa Map: Experience a coal-dependent energy system controlled by a single monopolistic trust. Six international power connections add unique trading dynamics and geopolitical interdependencies. Navigate concentrated energy infrastructure and limited diversification options.Each map introduces distinct economic challenges that reward forward-thinking strategy and resource management skills. The expansion maintains the core Power Grid design philosophy: no luck, pure strategy, and decisions that shape market outcomes. Perfect for game nights where players appreciate intellectually demanding competition and meaningful choices with lasting consequences.Note: Requires Power Grid base game to play. Supports two to six players, ages thirteen and up. ## Features - Country Of Origin: Germany - Model Number: RIO570 - Item Package Dimension: 14.25" L x 10.25" W x 0.25" H - Item Package Weight: 1.1 lb ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Age Range Description | Children | | Are Batteries Required | No | | Asin | B003MA71SO | | Best Sellers Rank | #232,570 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games) #5,925 in Board Games (Toys & Games) | | Brand Name | Rio Grande Games | | Color | Game | | Cpsia Cautionary Statement | No Warning Applicable | | Customer Package Type | FFP | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (48) 4.8 out of 5 stars | | Edition | First Edition | | Educational Objective | Strategic planning, resource management, economic decision-making | | Estimated Playing Time | 90 Minutes | | Expansion For | Power Grid | | Genre | Engine Building | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00655132005708 | | Included Components | game | | Is Assembly Required | No | | Item Dimensions | 14.25 x 10.25 x 0.1 inches | | Item Dimensions L X W | 14.25"L x 10.25"W | | Item Type Name | game | | Item Weight | 0.5 Kilograms | | Language | English | | Manufacturer | Rio Grande Games | | Manufacturer Maximum Age Months | 1200.0 | | Manufacturer Minimum Age Months | 168.0 | | Manufacturer Part Number | RIO570 | | Minimum Age Recomendation | 13 | | Model Number | Rio570 | | Number Of Items | 1 | | Number Of Players | 2 to 6 | | Operation Mode | manual | | Set Name | Power Grid: Middle East/South Africa | | Size | Small | | Theme | Game | | Unit Count | 1.0 Count | | Upc | 655132005708 | ## Images ![Power Grid Middle East South Africa Expansion Strategy Board Game - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61pqlacgVJL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Adição Incrível *by on Reviewed in Brazil March 17, 2026* Sou suspeito para avaliar esse produto. Como fã da franquia, ele atende a todas as minhas expectativas. ## Frequently Bought Together - Power Grid: Middle East/South Africa Expansion - Rio Grande Games Power Grid: China/Korea Expansion (Recharged Version), Green - Rio Grande Games Power Grid: Russia/Japan Expansion (Recharged Version) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.sn/products/21484263-power-grid-middle-east-south-africa-expansion-strategy-board-game](https://www.desertcart.sn/products/21484263-power-grid-middle-east-south-africa-expansion-strategy-board-game) --- *Product available on Desertcart Senegal* *Store origin: SN* *Last updated: 2026-06-19*