Offline (2000)

About this game

Briefly sold as at Essen 2000 as "Online." This is a tile laying game with an internet theme grafted on. Players secretly try to increase their influence over certain networks in 3 areas (Color, Product, Location). The pluralities in each area is awarded points equal to the size of the network.

Does it fit your group?

• Group size. Works with 2 to 4.
• Rules load. At 2.2/5 this is a mid-weight game — expect a proper rules explanation before you start.
• Age. The publisher suggests 10 and up. That rates the rules rather than the artwork, so judge the box yourself for younger players.