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- BGG #2,449
- BGG rating
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Byline
2026
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Byline is a board game released in 2026 for 1–4 players, 45–75 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Derek Lovell and its main mechanics are Set Collection, Solo / Solitaire Game, and Worker Placement.
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About the game
The 1960s. The world is brimming with news waiting for independent reporters to capture them into newsprint. Byline puts the player into the role as an independent newspaper reporter trying to elevate their reputation as well as the popularity of the major newspaper outlets. Using a unique worker placement mechanism, players will use the Planning phase to assign their hours of the day to actions, blocking other players from completing that action at the same time of the day. In the Resolution phase, those actions are then resolved from the earliest part of the day to the latest. Over the course of seven days, through clever planning players will pack each workday with seeking out sources, validating leads, and delivering stories just in time to meet the critical deadline.
Editions
- BylineENFigment Box Games2025
Categories
Designers
Artists
- James Churchill
Publishers
- Figment Box Games
Questions and answers
Byline supports 1–4 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 Byline is 45–75 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 Byline for ages 14 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.
Byline has a complexity rating of 3.0 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.
Byline belongs to these categories: Movies / TV / Radio theme. Its main mechanics are Set Collection, Solo / Solitaire Game, and Worker Placement. 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 credited designers of Byline are: Derek Lovell. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists Byline as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.