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Build-A-Lot 4: Power Source

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Build-A-Lot 4: Power Source

gameAppID 38110Released
Release dateDec 17, 2009

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Player statistics

Default: last 7 days, hourly. · Fresh · Range: 6/14/2026, 8:35:36 AM - 6/21/2026, 4:13:56 AM

Current Players4
24h Peak6
All-Time Peak6
24h Player-Hours62 h

Player History

PeriodAvg. PlayersGain (total)Gain (%)Peak Players
Last 24 Hours2.580.3113.47%6
Last 7 Days2.7400%6
Last 30 Days2.7400%6
Last 12 Months2.7400%6
2026-062.7400%6

Details

DeveloperHip Soft
PublisherNext Game
FreeNo
Required ageNone

The power is in your hands! Help friendly towns to grow and glow by building neighborhoods and generating clean energy to make them run. Watch out for power overload! If you build too fast, you may experience blackouts and unhappy renters.

The power is in your hands! Help friendly towns to grow and glow by building neighborhoods and generating clean energy to make them run. Watch out for power overload! If you build too fast, you may experience blackouts and unhappy renters. You’ll have resources at your command to energize the towns – build solar towers and wind farms and dispatch technicians to make sure everyone is energy efficient. Then, get your neighborhoods fit and fancy by building tennis courts, swimming pools, boutiques and more. With multiple campaigns to play and a variety of awards to earn, there is plenty to do and lots of fun waiting for you in this electrifying addition to the Build-a-lot series! Generate clean power with wind farms and solar towers Use technicians to make homes more energy efficient! Manage power carefully to avoid blackouts Beautify the neighborhood with recreational facilities! Play multiple campaigns and earn a variety of awards

Genres and categories

SimulationSingle-playerFamily Sharing

Platforms and requirements

windows: yesmac: nolinux: no
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Ratings and content

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