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product_id: 288008546
title: "RIO GRANDE GAMES Power Grid: Middle East/South Africa Expansion"
brand: "rio grande games"
price: "€ 79.52"
currency: EUR
in_stock: true
category: "Rio Grande Games"
url: https://www.desertcart.fi/products/288008546-rio-grande-games-power-grid-middle-east-south-africa-expansion
store_origin: FI
region: Finland
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# 6 international power connections oil & gas resource strategy 2 new dynamic maps RIO GRANDE GAMES Power Grid: Middle East/South Africa Expansion

**Brand:** rio grande games
**Price:** € 79.52
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> ⚡ Power up your strategy with global energy dominance!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** RIO GRANDE GAMES Power Grid: Middle East/South Africa Expansion by rio grande games
- **How much does it cost?** € 79.52 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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- rio grande games enthusiasts

## Why This Product

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## Key Features

- • **Master Resource Scarcity:** Experience peak oil dynamics and natural gas abundance that shift your strategy in real time.
- • **Expand Your Power Grid Universe:** Dive into two fresh, immersive maps—Middle East & South Africa—each with unique energy challenges.
- • **Navigate Global Energy Networks:** Leverage six international power connections to outsmart competitors and dominate the grid.
- • **Perfect for Strategy Enthusiasts:** Supports 2-6 players aged 14+, ideal for game nights that demand brainpower and bold moves.
- • **Award-Winning Gameplay, Now Bigger:** Build on the critically acclaimed base game with new geopolitical energy scenarios.

## Overview

The RIO GRANDE GAMES Power Grid: Middle East/South Africa Expansion adds two new maps featuring region-specific energy resources and challenges, including oil abundance and peak oil in the Middle East and coal reliance in South Africa. Designed for 2-6 players aged 14+, this expansion enhances the award-winning Power Grid game with six international power connections and fresh strategic depth, all in a compact, no-assembly-required package.

## Description

Power Grid: The middle East/South Africa expansion, The newest addition to the hugely popular and award-winning Game, offers new challenges with two new maps. With the middle East map, the players start the Game with an excessive supply of oil, and access to plenty of natural gas to reflect the abundance of oil in the middle East. However, as the Game progresses, the so-called peak oil Looms and the output of oil from wells diminishes. The South Africa map reflects the energy supply in South Africa which is executed almost exclusively by a single trust. The Game board contains six international power connections and reflects South Africa's Reliance on coal.

## 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 |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B003MA71SO |
| Assembly Required | No |
| Batteries Included? | No |
| Batteries Required? | No |
| Best Sellers Rank | #167,363 in Toys ( See Top 100 in Toys ) #6,096 in Board Games |
| Color | Game |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (47) |
| Date First Available | 23 July 2013 |
| Item model number | Rio570 |
| Language | English |
| Manufacturer recommended age | 14 years and up |
| Material Type(s) | Paper |
| Number of Game Players | 2 to 6 |
| Number of Puzzle Pieces | 1 |
| Product Dimensions | 36.2 x 26.04 x 0.25 cm; 500 g |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** RIO GRANDE GAMES
- **Genre:** Engine Building
- **Material:** Paper
- **Number of players:** 2 to 6
- **Theme:** Game

## Images

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## 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)

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*Store origin: FI*
*Last updated: 2026-03-16*