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Channel A
2012
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Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 3–6 players
- 30 min
- 12+
- Complexity 1.4/5
For 3 players
Rules assistant for Channel A
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Channel A is a board game released in 2012 for 3–6 players, 30 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Ewen Cluney and its main mechanics are Storytelling, Acting, and Voting.
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About the game
In Channel A, players compete at presenting anime TV show ideas. Shows are based on two premises selected by one player from a set of five randomly chosen premises. Each player selects up to four title word cards from their hand of ten cards and makes a pitch to the other players about their show with that title. Players then vote by secret ballot on who had the best show pitch. Premise and Title cards are all drawn from the vast ocean of anime shows.
Mechanics
Designers
Publishers
- The Game Crafter, LLC
- Asmadi Games
- Studio Supernova
- Evil Hat Productions
- Yaruki Zero Games
- J-POP Games
Questions and answers
Channel A supports 3–6 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 Channel A is 30 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 Channel A for ages 12 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.
Channel A has a complexity rating of 1.4 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a light 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.
Channel A belongs to these categories: Card Game, Movies / TV / Radio theme, and Party Game. Its main mechanics are Storytelling, Acting, and Voting. 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 Channel A are: Ewen Cluney. 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 Channel A 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.