1960. The world is brimming with news waiting for independent reporters to capture them into newsprint. Byline puts the player into the role as an independent newspaper reporter trying to elevate their reputation and as well as the popularity of the major newspaper outlets. Over the course of seven days, players will pack each workday with seeking out sources, validating leads, and delivering stories just in time to meet the critical deadline. Byline, at its heart, is a worker placement game with a twist. The game plays one to four players in 60 to 90 minutes.