The Networks

A game by Gil Hova

1 - 5 Players 60 - 90 minutes Medium

End Game Bonuses, Income, Card Drafting, Set Collection, Solo / Solitaire Game, Turn Order: Stat-Based

Economic, Humor, Movies / TV / Radio theme

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Description

In The Networks, you're the boss of a new television network, and you need to snag the hottest shows, stars, and ads to get ahead. With limited resources and time, you'll have to move fast to grab the latest hits before your opponents do. Stars can give you a boost in viewers, but they can be picky - some only want to appear in certain types of shows, while others demand to be the sole star of the program. As the seasons pass, shows will age and viewers will lose interest, so you'll need to keep your lineup fresh by canceling shows and sending them into reruns. But don't worry, you can still earn viewers from your reruns, and you'll even get bonuses for accumulating shows in the same genre. With the right combination of shows, stars, and ads, you can outmaneuver your opponents and come out on top after five seasons, earning the most viewers and winning the game.