Hostage Negotiator: Career
Van Ryder Games, Frosted Games, Last Level · Board game · 2020
1 · best 1
Solo
15–30 min
Weight 2.2/5
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rating
Ludopedia
8.3
rating
BGG
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rating
Ludopedia
8.3
rating
BGG
Our Verdict
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
If you're already a fan of the Hostage Negotiator line and want more depth and a longer experience, this expansion is for you! It adds a career layer that makes everything more personal.
Highlights
- Expansion adds career progression
- Engaging and personal narrative
- More depth to base game
- Stress and merit management
Keep in mind
- Requires several other games
- Moderate language dependency
- Can be quite stressful
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About the game
What you do in a play session
Get ready to dive deep into the career of a hostage negotiator with Hostage Negotiator: Career! This expansion isn't for the faint of heart, as it throws you into a ten-year journey through your character's life, where every decision matters. To play, you'll need the base game Hostage Negotiator, the Crime Wave expansion, and a few Abductor Packs.
In each 'year' of your career, you'll face an event card that can impact your professional and personal life. Then, brace yourself for the call: a new hostage crisis! The twist is that the outcome of each negotiation directly affects your career progression. You'll need to keep a close eye on your stress levels (both professional and personal), your merit (which can lead to promotions!), and your overall rank.
At the end of each year, a personal card awaits you, presenting another narrative event to resolve. Depending on how you performed in the negotiation, consequences will follow: rewards or reprimands. It's a game that challenges you to balance your work life with your personal life, all while dealing with high-pressure situations. If you enjoy games that tell stories, put you in tense situations, and make you think about every move, this expansion is a perfect fit!
In each 'year' of your career, you'll face an event card that can impact your professional and personal life. Then, brace yourself for the call: a new hostage crisis! The twist is that the outcome of each negotiation directly affects your career progression. You'll need to keep a close eye on your stress levels (both professional and personal), your merit (which can lead to promotions!), and your overall rank.
At the end of each year, a personal card awaits you, presenting another narrative event to resolve. Depending on how you performed in the negotiation, consequences will follow: rewards or reprimands. It's a game that challenges you to balance your work life with your personal life, all while dealing with high-pressure situations. If you enjoy games that tell stories, put you in tense situations, and make you think about every move, this expansion is a perfect fit!
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Mechanics, categories, families and credits
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Publisher
Van Ryder Games, Frosted Games, Last Level
Designer
A. J. Porfirio
Artist
Ivan Pushkov, Kristi Kirisberg
Community
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40want to play
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers before you buy
Do I need the Hostage Negotiator base game to play this expansion?
Yes, Hostage Negotiator: Career is an expansion and requires the Hostage Negotiator base game, as well as the Crime Wave expansion and at least one Abductor Pack to function.
How many players can play?
Like the base game, this expansion focuses on the solo experience, for 1 player.
How long does a game session take?
A full session, representing a 'decade' of career, can take 15-30 minutes per 'year' played, totaling a considerable amount of time if you play through all the campaign years.
Is the game in English?
The base game and expansions are typically in English. Playing in Portuguese requires translated cards and/or a translated sheet, as there is significant text on the event and personal cards.
What is the game's complexity?
The complexity is considered low to moderate (BGG weight of 2.22/5). The basic rules are accessible, but resource management and strategic decision-making can be challenging.
What does this expansion add to the original experience?
Career adds a campaign layer where you play through 10 years of your negotiator's life, managing stress, merit, and rank, with events that affect your career and personal life.
