--- product_id: 21484263 title: "Rio Grande Games Power Grid Middle East South Africa Expansion Strategy Board Game" brand: "rio grande games" price: "VT7859" currency: VUV in_stock: true reviews_count: 1 category: "Rio Grande Games" url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/21484263-rio-grande-games-power-grid-middle-east-south-africa-expansion store_origin: VU region: Vanuatu --- # Dimensions: 14.25" x 10.25" Weight: 1.1 lb Origin: Germany Rio Grande Games Power Grid Middle East South Africa Expansion Strategy Board Game **Brand:** rio grande games **Price:** VT7859 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🌍 Power Up Your Market Reach! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Rio Grande Games Power Grid Middle East South Africa Expansion Strategy Board Game by rio grande games - **How much does it cost?** VT7859 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/21484263-rio-grande-games-power-grid-middle-east-south-africa-expansion) ## 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 - • **Compact Design:** Efficiently sized for easy storage and transport. - • **Strategic Advantage:** Stay ahead in the competitive landscape! - • **Expand Your Horizons:** Unlock new markets in the Middle East and South Africa! - • **Precision Engineering:** Crafted in Germany for unparalleled quality. - • **Lightweight Innovation:** Weighs only 1.1 lb for effortless handling. ## Overview The Power Grid: Middle East/South Africa Expansion is a meticulously engineered product from Germany, designed to facilitate market expansion with a compact and lightweight design, making it an essential tool for professionals looking to enhance their strategic advantage. ## 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. Review: Sou suspeito para avaliar esse produto. Como fã da franquia, ele atende a todas as minhas expectativas. ## 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 | | Age Range Description | Children | | Are Batteries Required | No | | Best Sellers Rank | #429,519 in Toys & Games ( See Top 100 in Toys & Games ) #11,156 in Board Games (Toys & Games) | | Brand Name | Rio Grande Games | | CPSIA Cautionary Statement | No Warning Applicable | | Color | Game | | Customer Package Type | FFP | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (48) | | Edition | First Edition | | Educational Objective | Strategic planning, resource management, economic decision-making | | Estimated Playing Time | 90 Minutes | | 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 | | UPC | 655132005708 | ## Images ![Rio Grande Games Power Grid Middle East South Africa Expansion Strategy Board Game - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61pqlacgVJL.jpg) ![Rio Grande Games Power Grid Middle East South Africa Expansion Strategy Board Game - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/515xveAbxLL.jpg) ![Rio Grande Games Power Grid Middle East South Africa Expansion Strategy Board Game - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61PYol3pfML.jpg) ![Rio Grande Games Power Grid Middle East South Africa Expansion Strategy Board Game - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71FjV9ICqRL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by G***I on 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.vu/products/21484263-rio-grande-games-power-grid-middle-east-south-africa-expansion](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/21484263-rio-grande-games-power-grid-middle-east-south-africa-expansion) --- *Product available on Desertcart Vanuatu* *Store origin: VU* *Last updated: 2026-05-06*