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What this is
TV executives compete for stars, shows, and ads to ensure their network is #1. If they need a special push, Network Cards can give they special powers — but will a Network Card be better than another action? The player with the most viewers after five seasons wins!
At a glance
- Players
- 1–5
- Listed play time
- 60–90 minutes
- Minimum age
- 13 and up
- First published
- 2016
- Designer
- Gil Hova
- Photographs
- 1
How players rate The Networks: Primetime
Every dimension is rated on its own. The left column judges the game and higher is better; the right column describes it, where neither end of the scale is the good end.
Every dimension
15 measures. Some judge the game; the rest simply describe it.
How good it is
Judgements, rated out of 10. Higher is better.
- Longevity and replayability6.9/10
- Ease of teach4.9/10
- Gateway friendliness5.0/10
- Component quality6.2/10
- Table presence6.0/10
- Travel friendliness6.0/10
What it's like
Descriptions, not verdicts. Neither end is better.
- Player interactionModerate5.8SolitaireConstant
- CutthroatnessCompetitive5.2FriendlyRuthless
- Role of luckBalanced4.8Chance-drivenPlayer-driven
- Theme integrationPresent5.7Pasted onWoven in
- Rules complexityHeavy3.7LightHeavy
- Decision complexityDemanding3.8SimpleDemanding
- Language dependencySome3.3No textText-heavy
- Table spaceKitchen table4.9Lap trayTwo tables
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