Uploaded May 2019 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago
Hey, it's the battle of the Funks! Glad to finally get this matchup on here.
Even with purple, this Italy config is still cheaper than your average BSW map for 2P. Underestimated that and it cost me dearly when 21 didn't drop after the 20. In retrospect 20 is probably still worth a bid or two even with 21 up next - capacity can matter when the builds don't cost too much! Probably should've paid more for the 21 also, since there weren't great alternatives.
That's a good thing to keep in mind for all Italy games of all sizes that don't include the brown region: 20 is quite a bit more valuable than usual! Sure, coal starts out more expensive on this map, but it equalizes after a couple turns since people don't buy as many coal plants early on. Very well-done by Funkard to remember this!
If you'd like to learn more about Power Grid, please check my blog for strategy articles on each power plant as well as a guide to 2-player games:
maninmotiongoingnowhere.wordpress.com/power-grid-strategy-individual-plant-articles
If you want to step up your game even further and set up BSW or Tabletop Simulator games with us, come join our Power Grid Discord server:
discordapp.com/invite/pSq9qp9
Hey, it's the battle of the Funks! Glad to finally get this matchup on here.
Even with purple, this Italy config is still cheaper than your average BSW map for 2P. Underestimated that and it cost me dearly when 21 didn't drop after the 20. In retrospect 20 is probably still worth a bid or two even with 21 up next - capacity can matter when the builds don't cost too much! Probably should've paid more for the 21 also, since there weren't great alternatives.
That's a good thing to keep in mind for all Italy games of all sizes that don't include the brown region: 20 is quite a bit more valuable than usual! Sure, coal starts out more expensive on this map, but it equalizes after a couple turns since people don't buy as many coal plants early on. Very well-done by Funkard to remember this!
If you'd like to learn more about Power Grid, please check my blog for strategy articles on each power plant as well as a guide to 2-player games:
maninmotiongoingnowhere.wordpress.com/power-grid-strategy-individual-plant-articles
If you want to step up your game even further and set up BSW or Tabletop Simulator games with us, come join our Power Grid Discord server:
discordapp.com/invite/pSq9qp9
