- BGG rating
- 7.2
The Networks: On the Air
- 1–5 players
- 45–90 min
- Complexity 2.0/5
- 2016
- BGG rank
- BGG #921
- BGG rating
- 7.1
The Networks: Primetime
2016
Rules assistance for The Networks: Primetime
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 1–5 players
- 60–90 min
- 13+
- Complexity 2.6/5
For 1 player
Rules assistant for The Networks: Primetime
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Answers come from the official rulebook, with the page to check.
The Networks: Primetime is a board game released in 2016 for 1–5 players, 60–90 minutes per game, and ages 13 and up. It was designed by Gil Hova and its main mechanics are Set Collection, Income, and End Game Bonuses.
Expansions
- BGG rating
- 7.6
The Networks: Executives
- 1–5 players
- 60–90 min
- Complexity 3.0/5
- 2018
- BGG rating
- 7.5
The Networks: Telly Time
- 1–5 players
- 45–90 min
- Complexity 3.0/5
- 2018
- BGG rating
- 7.6
The Networks: Megacorp
- 1–5 players
- 2025
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About the game
In The Networks, you and your opponents are new television networks, and you need new programming. For this, you’ll need Shows, Stars, and Ads. Shows need Stars and Ads. Stars give you bonus viewers (points), and Ads give you extra money. You’ll need everything you can get; you'll have a small amount of resources and time, and you must grab the latest hot show before your opponents. And some Stars will give their best effort only if you put them on in the proper conditions. For example, some Stars only want to be put on dramas. Other Stars want to be the only Star on the show. And your Ads will give you the most money only if you put them on in the correct time slot. Finally, Shows age and viewers lose interest, so you have to keep your line-up fresh by canceling shows and sending them into reruns. Fortunately, you can get viewers from your reruns, and you'll get bonuses if you get a lot of shows of the same genre throughout the game. If you need a special push, Network Cards can give you special powers — but will a Network Card be better than another action? You'll have to make that call. The player with the most viewers after five seasons wins!
Categories
Mechanics
Designers
Publishers
- Mandoo Games
- One Moment Games
- Allplay
- Board&Dice
- Formal Ferret Games
Questions and answers
The Networks: Primetime supports 1–5 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 The Networks: Primetime is 60–90 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 The Networks: Primetime for ages 13 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.
The Networks: Primetime has a complexity rating of 2.6 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.
The Networks: Primetime belongs to these categories: Humor, Economic, and Movies / TV / Radio theme. Its main mechanics are Set Collection, Income, and End Game Bonuses. 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 The Networks: Primetime are: Gil Hova. 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 The Networks: Primetime 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.