poweroffive

Poweroffive is a strategic board game designed by Alex Randolph and published by Rio Grande Games. It is a two-player game that combines elements of strategy, negotiation, and luck. The game is played on a hexagonal board with a central area and five outer regions, each representing a different power: military, political, economic, social, and environmental.

Each player controls one of the two superpowers, Red or Blue, and has a set of cards representing their interests and resources. The objective of the game is to control the central area of the board, which is known as the "poweroffive" or "PO5." To do this, players must secure control of the five outer regions by playing cards that match the region's type and by using their resources effectively.

The game is played over a series of rounds, with each round consisting of several phases. In the first phase, players draw cards and make bids on the central area. In the second phase, players play cards from their hand to control regions and influence the central area. In the third phase, players resolve conflicts and make final bids on the central area. The game ends when one player controls the central area and the other player concedes or runs out of resources.

Poweroffive is known for its deep strategic gameplay and the ability to create complex and engaging scenarios. It has won several awards, including the Origins Award for Best Abstract Game and the Golden Geek Award for Best Family Game. The game is recommended for players aged 12 and up, and can be played in approximately 60 minutes.