
- BGG rank
- BGG #921
- BGG rating
- 7.1
The Networks: Primetime
- 1–5 players
- 60–90 min
- Complexity 2.6/5
- 2016

Rules assistance for The Rival Networks: Game Shows & Documentaries
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The Rival Networks: Game Shows & Documentaries is an expansion for The Rival Networks released in 2021 for 2 players, 30–45 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Gil Hova and its main mechanics are Set Collection, Area Majority / Influence, and Open Drafting.
This mini-expansion will consist of 8 new Shows - 4 Documentaries and 4 Game Shows - with new art and different Genre Bonuses than the other Shows. It came separately, in its own baggie, outside of the game box. This module will not come with retail versions of the game, but it will be available online and at conventions after the game comes out. —description from the Kickstarter campaign
The Rival Networks: Game Shows & Documentaries supports 2 players according to the catalogue. This is the publisher’s listed player count, so the game is designed for exactly that number of participants. Variants for other group sizes, if any, are described in the rulebook of your edition, so check it before setting up a different configuration.
The listed playing time for The Rival Networks: Game Shows & Documentaries is 30–45 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 The Rival Networks: Game Shows & Documentaries 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.
The Rival Networks: Game Shows & Documentaries belongs to these categories: Card Game, Economic, and Movies / TV / Radio theme. Its main mechanics are Set Collection, Area Majority / Influence, and Open Drafting. 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 Rival Networks: Game Shows & Documentaries 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 Rival Networks: Game Shows & Documentaries as an expansion for The Rival Networks. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need The Rival Networks to use it. Check that your edition of The Rival Networks is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.