Power Failure: A Strategy Card Game about Power Plants and Energy Generation – Science Board Game on Nuclear, Renewable, and Fossil Fuels - Educat...

Excellent game, beautiful,tiny and educational... must everyone have on the shelfs/collection!

You combine strategic thinking with some fine motor skills in this game. Lots of options and choices to make so great for logical and strategy thinking skills.

This is an enjoyable game that introduces general concepts of different power sources, in addition to the pros and cons of each (especially if you read the bottoms of the cards). As a homeschool family having recently studied both energy and the carbon cycle, this was a perfect fit for a fun way to introduce/review some of these concepts. But it's also a fun game in its own right, and I would definitely pull it out at a game night. I like that the carbon tower lightens the mood (and the strategy sometimes), and I think it's brilliant that if it crashes, everyone loses a card, not just the person who crashed it. We're all pretty much in this together, even as we do our own thing. My kids ages 8-13 were all able to play (the 8-year-old needed some help, but still had fun). The concept is not super difficult, although planning out moves, in conjunction with the ever-changing carbon tower, is definitely challenging enough for adults. Overall, I'd probably recommend it for ages 10+ for kids who are used to somewhat complex board games, or older for kids who aren't. Each turn, you get 3 actions to draw cards, play cards (including build power plants) and power up the power plants. Actions are pretty simple, which keeps the game play generally moving well. However, be prepared for your first game (with kids) to drag on as everyone figures out what they want to do. Consider a short game your first time if you're playing with kids (especially more than one), and then return to it later for a full-length game. Note that the tower is going to be frustrating to some kids, especially at first (true story!), but there are ways to develop strategies that rely less on coal. Hmmm.... interesting concept there....

I really liked this game! The theme reminds me of Power Grid, but with a much smaller footprint on the table and considerably quicker, but just as approachable. I really like the dexterity element of the carbon tower which doubles as a push your luck series of decisions at times. Do I risk activating my coal plants so I can get the highest VP city card available to me, or choose not to risk it and take a lower point card? You have good decisions to make on each turn. Really enjoyed it!

I love playing this game! The general concept applies to the real world which is an added bonus for me (and always seems to be the case with Genius Games.) Playing "Power Failure" serves as a much needed reminder, for kids and adults alike, about the effects of energy production and consumption on our environment. I've only played with two people but hoping to play with more soon!