
- BGG rank
- BGG #64
- BGG rating
- 8.3
Blood on the Clocktower
- 5–21 players
- 30–120 min
- Complexity 3.0/5
- 2022

Rules assistance for Channel Surfing
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.

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Channel Surfing is a board game released in 1994 for 2–99 players, 30 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. Its main mechanics are Team-Based Game.
Split into 2 teams and take alternate turns. Take 12 cards - each with something to search for. Then grab your remote and the race is on. Time's running out - how many things can you find? Keep a sharp eye as you scan the channels at an illegal rate of speed. Sort of a video scavenger-hunt, where players use their own TV at home to surf channels looking for the subjects listed on their cards.
Channel Surfing supports 2–99 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 Surfing 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 Surfing 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 Surfing 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 Surfing belongs to these categories: Party Game. Its main mechanics are Team-Based Game. 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 catalogue lists Channel Surfing 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.