
- BGG rank
- BGG #75
- BGG rating
- 7.8
Power Grid
- 2–6 players
- 120 min
- Complexity 3.3/5
- 2004

Rules assistance for Funkenschlag: Speicherkraftwerk
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Funkenschlag: Speicherkraftwerk is an expansion for Funkenschlag: EnBW released in 2011 for 2–6 players, 120 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. Its main mechanics are Auction / Bidding and Network and Route Building.
The expansion was published in Spielbox magazine (issue 2011/01) with the approval of 2F-Spiele, but is considered non-official. Spielbox description (see file English Spielbox page with rules entry) is signed by Markus Treis (DasBaerchen) and Charly_Petri. Graphic design of the power plant is attributed to Christof Tisch under close observation by Maura Kalusky. Note that the expansion appeared in "Besser Spielen" section rather than as "Edition Spielbox". So the magazine does not contain any components. There are only rules and a picture of a card - see Files section for those.
Funkenschlag: Speicherkraftwerk supports 2–6 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for Funkenschlag: Speicherkraftwerk is 120 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Funkenschlag: Speicherkraftwerk for ages 12 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Funkenschlag: Speicherkraftwerk has a complexity rating of 3.7 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-weight game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Funkenschlag: Speicherkraftwerk belongs to these categories: Economic, Industry / Manufacturing, and Expansion for Base-game. Its main mechanics are Auction / Bidding and Network and Route Building. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The catalogue lists Funkenschlag: Speicherkraftwerk as an expansion for Funkenschlag: EnBW. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Funkenschlag: EnBW to use it. Check that your edition of Funkenschlag: EnBW is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.