
Watch the video for an introduction to Megawatt from our founder, or scroll down for an overview of how the game works.

Build a grid that balances POWER and IMPACT. You have limited COIN to spend.
Use Tech cards to supply POWER.
Improve your grid using Upgrade cards.


Boost your hand or mess with other players using Action cards.
Adapt to a changing world as Event cards put your grid to the test.

Buy Megawatt here

Megawatt is licensed under a Creative Commons license, meaning you can download the game, print it and play it for free at home or in class! However, you cannot use the game commercially or change any of the contents - read more about our license here.
Game Instructions
Every copy of the game comes with a set of instructions. You can download this here, or if you’d prefer, you can watch this instructional video:
What happens when I buy Megawatt?
Games are shipped on Mondays and we'll send you a confirmation email when it's on the way.
Can I buy Megawatt if I am outside the UK?
Yes. We can send Megawatt internationally but you will need to pay any extra customs fees and tax.
Can I recycle the packaging?
Yes. Megawatt will be posted in a cardboard box with starch packing peanuts.
How do I get in touch if I have a problem?
Reply to your order confirmation email or email hello@curieus.games
Can I play Megawatt with more than 5 players?
You can try but you might run out of cards!
How did you develop Megawatt?
We used real-world data to build a simplified model of power, impact and cost. We’ll share our methodology in
some future blog posts. We also play tested the game a lot!
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