# Hostage Negotiator: Career

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2020
- **BGG Rating**: 8.3
- **BGG Rank**: —
- **Players**: 1 (Best with: 1)
- **Duration**: 15-30 min
- **Weight**: 2.22 / 5
- **Designers**: A. J. Porfirio
- **Artists**: Ivan Pushkov, Kristi Kirisberg
- **Publishers**: Van Ryder Games, Frosted Games, Last Level
- **Categories**: Card Game, Dice, Expansion for Base-game
- **Mechanics**: Dice Rolling, Hand Management, Scenario / Mission / Campaign Game, Storytelling

## Verdict
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.Expansion adds career progressionEngaging and personal narrativeMore depth to base gameStress and merit managementRequires several other gamesModerate language dependencyCan be quite stressfulHIGHLY RECOMMENDED

## Description
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!

## FAQ
### 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.

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