Hostage Negotiator

Published 2015

In Hostage Negotiator, you play the part of a law enforcement agent responsible for negotiating the release of hostages taken by an unscrupulous figure hell-bent on having his or her demands met. Each turn in the game represents a conversation between you and the hostage taker. You'll play cards and roll dice to increase conversation points, decrease the threat level, and release hostages. Hostage Negotiator uses a unique "hand-building" mechanism that puts cards you purchase directly in your hand for next turn rather than leaving you wondering when the cards will show up like in deck-building games. In Hostage Negotiator there are multiple paths to victory, but the hostage taker has other plans. Will you try to calm him and get him to surrender? Will you stall and bide your time before sending in the team for a major extraction? How many hostages will you save? These are many of the exciting decisions you will make in a game of Hostage Negotiator!

Mechanics

Card Drafting Dice Rolling Drafting Hand Management Solo / Solitaire Game

Categories

Card Game Dice

Designers

A. J. Porfirio

Publishers

Heidelberger Spieleverlag Van Ryder Games
Hostage Negotiator

Game Info

Players
1 Player
Time
20 min
Weight
Light-Medium — 2.06/5
Year
2015
BGG Rating
6.78
BGG Rank
#1573
Min Age
13+

Frequently Asked Questions

Hostage Negotiator is designed for exactly 1 players. The community rates it best at 1 players.
A typical game of Hostage Negotiator takes about 20 minutes.
Hostage Negotiator has a complexity rating of 2.06/5.00 on BoardGameGeek, placing it in the 'Medium Light' category. It offers a good balance of depth and accessibility.
The recommended minimum age for Hostage Negotiator is 13+. This makes it suitable for teens and adults.
Hostage Negotiator has a rating of 6.78/10 on BoardGameGeek, based on 6,275 ratings. It is ranked #1573 overall.
Hostage Negotiator was designed by A. J. Porfirio. It was published in 2015.