The Networks: A tabletop strategy game for 1-5 TV executives

A project in Jersey City, NJ by Gil Hova
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A tabletop strategy game where you acquire shows, stars, and ads to build the TV network with the most viewers.
Backers: 2738
Average Pledge Per Backer: $38

Funded: $103,298 of $25,000
Dates: Sep 1st -> Sep 30th (30 days)
Project By: Gil Hova
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Latest News

24 hours to go! Scoreboard poll! And here's the deal with the next stretch goal...

September 30th - via: kickstarter.com
We have 24 hours left in our campaign! I remember being excited, nervous, and terrified when I launched this project, and now, 29 days later, I'm absolutely elated. The Networks is going to happen, and it's going to look amazing, thanks to your help.... (Read More)

$70K! Blank cards unlocked! $75K goal announced!

September 27th - via: kickstarter.com
We have hit $70K! So you will receive blank Show Cards in your game. So now, I can reveal the $75K goal... two more Network Cards! So let's recap... you got two Network Cards at the $55K level, Network Reshuffle (now called Network Shakeup) and... (Read More)

More info about new Superstar level, and updated rulebook

September 25th - via: kickstarter.com
First off, I can't help but say thank you for backing The Networks. This campaign has been a wild success, better than I could have ever hoped for. We are about to hit the big end-of-campaign boom, and yet we never encountered any significant lull.... (Read More)

New premium pledge level available! New stretch goal announced! New money chip design! Try the game out in NYC on Wednesday!

September 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
Some huge news in this update, so strap in... New $200 premium pledge level!I've opened up 20 slots for a brand new pledge level! For $200, you will get your likeness on a Show or Star Card. You'll also get two copies of the game, with half off... (Read More)

Almost at $55K! Close-to-final rulebook posted! New pledge level coming real soon!

September 20th - via: kickstarter.com
We are inches (or centimeters, if you prefer) from $55K! This puts us within spitting distance of the new Network Card stretch goal. So what are these new Network Cards? Here's what I've been testing... Network Reshuffle (x1) - You may rearrange your... (Read More)

New Shows unlocked! 320 GSM cards unlocked! New stretch goals added!

September 15th - via: kickstarter.com
You people are unstoppable. While I was recovering from last week's road trip, you smashed the heck out of the $40K and $45K goals. We're now over 1250 backers strong halfway through the campaign. This is amazing!  Here's what we've unlocked... I've... (Read More)

Almost at $40K and the new Shows!

September 12th - via: kickstarter.com
What a week it's been! I showed my games to a bunch of enthusiastic gamers in Rochester NY, I spoke about creativity and game design in Albany NY, and I'm about to head over to the MIT campus for Boston FIG.  In the meantime, you all have smashed... (Read More)

New Star Cards unlocked, and solo playthrough filmed!

September 7th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you backers for ANOTHER great day! We blew past the $30K goal, which means you will all get 6 new Stars in the game that won't come in the retail box! (Note that these Star cards will be available online and at conventions, so they are not... (Read More)

Funded!

September 5th - via: kickstarter.com
What an amazing response so far! In five short days, we have hit the funding goal for The Networks. I can't thank you all enough! So what's next? It's onto the stretch goals! New Stretch GoalsI've tweaked the stretch goals to spread them out a bit... (Read More)

Free PNP uploaded!

September 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
Want to try The Networks right now? Download the free print-and-play version of the game!  This version of the game has no art. Also, there are no advanced Network Cards. But it will give you an idea of how the game plays. You'll need some cubes, a... (Read More)

What a start! Here are some avatars to celebrate.

September 1st - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you so much for pledging your support for The Networks, and for spreading the word! I've done a ton of work for this campaign and I think I have a special game here, but you never really know how it's going to turn out until you hit the Launch... (Read More)

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