- BGG rating
- 8.0
Wireless: Mini Expansion I
1–4 players2026
- BGG rank
- BGG #17,624
- BGG rating
- 7.7
Wireless
2026
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Wireless is a board game released in 2026 for 1–4 players, 30–120 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Marco Canetta and Stefania Niccolini and its main mechanics are Network and Route Building and Action Retrieval.
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About the game
In Wireless, players take on the roles of pioneering inventors from the late 19th and early 20th centuries. They compete to build the world's first wireless networks. Marconi, Tesla, Braun and Edison are among the figures who drive forward the development of early telecommunications, competing for patents, financial backing and increasingly powerful connections across greater distances. On the world map, players build radio stations, transmit and modulate signals, reach new nations and establish permanent connections. The strategic direction of each game is shaped by patents, scientists, magnates, factories and personal target nations. At the heart of Wireless is a streamlined action system: building radio stations, transmitting signals, modulating connections, raising funds or preparing patents all require tiles from a player's display. The more an action is used, the more difficult it becomes to perform again in the short term, so precise timing is essential — players must reach the right locations on the world map while also developing and rebuilding their own engine at the right moment. The game is played over a variable number of rounds, with each player taking one turn per round. At the end of the game, players score points based on their overall expansion across the world map. Each player focuses on a combination of four possible strategies: reaching specific nations, establishing permanent connections, acquiring patents and reaching personal target positions on their player board, as well as earning points from personal target tiles. The player with the most points wins. —description from the publisher
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- WirelessENSpielefaible2026
- WirelessITTesla Games2026
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Publishers
- Tesla Games
- Spielefaible
Questions and answers
Wireless supports 1–4 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 Wireless is 30–120 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 Wireless 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.
Wireless has a complexity rating of 3.5 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-weight 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.
Wireless belongs to these categories: Economic, Territory Building, and Industry / Manufacturing. Its main mechanics are Network and Route Building and Action Retrieval. 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 Wireless are: Marco Canetta and Stefania Niccolini. 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 Wireless 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.