<p>You <em>can</em> use the expansion with your existing copy of Power Grid,<br>
with one caveat: the backs of the power plant cards have changed, which means you need to shuffle the deck while both the fronts, <em>and</em> backs are hidden when using the <strong>Northern Europe</strong> part of the expansion.</p>

<p>If you chose to use only the <strong>United Kingdom &amp; Ireland</strong> part of the expansion no adjustments are needed.</p>

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Great news. I followed your advice and removed the shrink wrap. At the very start of the rules, it's written: 
«The maps and cards of Northern Europe/United Kingdom and Ireland in this expansion can only be played with a copy of Power Grid (Recharged Version) or Power Grid.»
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<p>I just bought the Power Grid expansion pack <em>Northern Europe / United Kingdom &amp; Ireland</em>.
If you look at the photo, you will see the label <strong>Recharged Version</strong> and, at the bottom, you will see the following warning: </p>

<blockquote>
  <p>The maps and power plant cards of Northern Europe/United Kingdom &amp;
  Ireland in this expansion can only be played with a copy of Power
  Grid.</p>
</blockquote>

<p>I have <em>Power Grid 2004</em> from Rio Grande Games. Will I be able to use the extension with my copy of Power Grid , or will I have to buy <em>Power Grid Recharged</em>. It's still shrink-wrapped, so I could return it if necessary.</p>

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Can I use the Power Grid Expansion "Northern Europe / United Kingdom & Ireland"?
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# Can I use the Power Grid Expansion "Northern Europe / United Kingdom & Ireland"?

(Asked by: username_0 on 2019-12-18)

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I just bought the Power Grid expansion pack *Northern Europe / United Kingdom & Ireland*.
If you look at the photo, you will see the label **Recharged Version** and, at the bottom, you will see the following warning:

> The maps and power plant cards of Northern Europe/United Kingdom &
> Ireland in this expansion can only be played with a copy of Power
> Grid.

I have *Power Grid 2004* from Rio Grande Games. Will I be able to use the extension with my copy of Power Grid , or will I have to buy *Power Grid Recharged*. It's still shrink-wrapped, so I could return it if necessary.

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## 1 answers

### Answer by username_1 on 2019-12-19. Score: 2 | Accepted answer

You *can* use the expansion with your existing copy of Power Grid,  
with one caveat: the backs of the power plant cards have changed, which means you need to shuffle the deck while both the fronts, *and* backs are hidden when using the **Northern Europe** part of the expansion.

If you chose to use only the **United Kingdom & Ireland** part of the expansion no adjustments are needed.

> **Comments:**
> **username_0**: Great news. I followed your advice and removed the shrink wrap. At the very start of the rules, it's written:  «The maps and cards of Northern Europe/United Kingdom and Ireland in this expansion can only be played with a copy of Power Grid (Recharged Version) or Power Grid.»  

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