Power Grid expansions
The Robots vs Korea / China Recharged
| Question | The Robots | Korea / China Recharged |
|---|---|---|
| Our label | Worth it | Worth it |
| Buy order | #2 for Power Grid | #3 for Power Grid |
| What it adds | 30 robot tiles that build computer-controlled players from random behaviour traits for auctions, resources and city building. | Korea and China maps: Korea splits buying into two resource markets (North/South), and China brings planned-economy rules where plants come out in ascending order. |
| What it fixes | Fills the empty seats in a 2-3 player game so Power Grid keeps its auction tension without needing five humans. | Gives experienced groups a tougher, more constrained game once the base maps feel solved. |
| Type | Mini expansion | Expansion |
| Players | 2–6 players | 2–6 players |
| Rules load | About the same rules load | Adds more rules |
| Best for | Fine for any group | Best for experienced groups |
| What you need | Needs Power Grid or Power Grid: Recharged. | Needs Power Grid or Power Grid: Recharged. |
| Price guide | Under $20 | Under $20 |
| More | The Robots details | Korea / China Recharged details |