
- BGG rank
- BGG #7,787
- BGG rating
- 6.1
Cranium WOW
- 4–99 players
- 60 min
- Complexity 1.4/5
- 2007

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Master of Television is a board game released in 2006 for 2–6 players, 45 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. Its main mechanics are Roll / Spin and Move.
From the publisher homepage: MASTER OF TELEVISION This is the perfect board game about the box! So turn off the telly and turn on the fun in this fast-paced game, where your knowledge of the biggest and the best series of Television are at stake. Stop fighting about the remote control – Fight to become the Master of Television. Background THE ULTIMATE TRIVIA GAME FOR EVERYONE WHO LOVES TELEVISION. In MASTER OF TELEVISION it’s all about how well you know the famous series of the television – You have to know a little about a lot – From "Friends" to "Big Brother". From "McCloud" to "The Eurovision Song Contest", everything can show up on your "screen". You play to become MASTER OF TELEVISION. The 8 categories cover Drama, Comedy, Shows, even gossip, scandals, strange TV-facts and much much more. At the very end it comes down to a memorable Quote from a famous TV Series – Who said it and in what series. MASTER OF TELEVISION is fun, exiting, entertaining and you can never predict how it ends. MASTER OF TELEVISION can be played by everyone – age is no limitation. Gameplay Just like any good night in front of the television MASTER OF TELEVISION entertains from the moment you open the box. You’re ready to play right away, without complicated rules or introductions. You simply play your way through 7 of the 8 categories and when you’ve gathered 7 "Flat Screens", you’re going to face the final question – Recognizing a quote from a TV series and you have to tell your fellow players which TV Quote originated from what TV Series. Then you’ve earned the title MASTER OF TELEVISION. MASTER OF TELEVISION guarantee you the best TV night without TV. MASTER OF TELEVISION is the second game in a series of games with the title "Master of….". Next games will be "Master of Music" and "Master of Sports" – More to come…
Master of Television supports 2–6 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 Master of Television is 45 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 Master of Television for ages 10 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.
Master of Television has a complexity rating of 2.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-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.
Master of Television belongs to these categories: Movies / TV / Radio theme and Trivia. Its main mechanics are Roll / Spin and Move. 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 Master of Television 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.