Running a television station is an exciting proposition. From commissioning shows to signing big-name actors, luring viewers and attracting the advertisers whose cash keeps your whole operation afloat, it’s a tantalising mix of glamour, creativity and high-stakes business decisions.
It seems like a perfect basis for a board game, and in 2016 the Kickstarter hit The Networks offered players the chance to experience the life of a television executive for themselves. A clever, card-based contest, it saw competitors battle to secure promising programmes and cast stars to perform in them, all in pursuit of tantalising profits.