# Paramedics: Clear!

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2017
- **BGG Rating**: 6.7
- **BGG Rank**: #8269
- **Players**: 1-4 (Best with: 4)
- **Duration**: 30-40 min
- **Weight**: 2.29 / 5
- **Designers**: Gary Kagan
- **Artists**: Curt Covert, Eric Wilkerson, Gary Kagan
- **Publishers**: Boardgame Mall, Mandoo Games, Smirk & Dagger Games
- **Categories**: Card Game, Medical, Real-time
- **Mechanics**: Hand Management, Push Your Luck

## Verdict
If you love fast‑paced card games and the rush of an emergency shift, Paramedics: Clear! is right up your alley.Lightning‑fast decisionsHigh tensionVaried replayTimer pressure can be stressfulUpgrade learning curveHIGHLY RECOMMENDED

## Description
In Paramedics: Clear! you take the wheel of an ambulance during a chaotic shift. Each round is timed by a free companion app that starts at 60 seconds and drops to 30, forcing lightning‑fast decisions. The goal? Treat and transport as many patients to the hospital as possible before the clock runs out. You draw cards representing patients, medical supplies, and ambulance upgrades. Hand management is key – you choose which patients to triage, which resources to buy, and when to deploy upgrades while the timer ticks. Critical patients add drama; if you don’t send them to the hospital immediately, they end up in the morgue and deduct points from your score. The game supports 1‑4 players, can be played solo with AI rules, or competitively where each player tries to streamline their flow and occasionally slow opponents by mastering the clock. The Push Your Luck element appears when you decide whether to take on more patients before ending the round – more patients mean more points, but also risk wasting precious time. Throughout the game you can invest in upgrades – better equipment or a faster ambulance – that grant small advantages in later rounds. The artwork is thematic, featuring night‑time emergency scenes and easy‑to‑read cards. Rules are straightforward (about 15 minutes to learn) and a match lasts 30‑40 minutes, perfect for fans of fast, tense gameplay. If you enjoy card games that demand split‑second choices and love the adrenaline of an emergency room, Paramedics: Clear! delivers exactly that, with plenty of replay thanks to varied cards and upgrades.

## FAQ
### How many players can play?
1 to 4 players, with a solo mode that uses AI rules.

### How long does a game take?
Usually 30–40 minutes, depending on player count and timer speed.

### What is the complexity level?
Light to moderate – about 15 minutes to grasp the basic rules.

### What components are included?
Patient, supply and upgrade cards, an ambulance board, and the free companion app that acts as the timer.

### Is the app required to play?
Yes, the free app controls turn timing; without it the timed gameplay isn’t possible.

### Are there any expansions planned?
No official expansions have been announced so far.

### Who is the game best suited for?
Fans of fast, timed card games with a medical emergency theme.

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