Hostage Negotiator*
Hostage Negotiator is a gripping solo board game where you take on the role of a law enforcement agent tasked with negotiating the release of hostages from a dangerous hostage-taker. The game immerses you in high-stakes crisis negotiation, demanding strategic thinking and decision-making under pressure.
Gameplay Overview
- Role-Playing as a Negotiator: You play as a negotiator, engaging in a tense dialogue with the hostage-taker.
- Turn-Based Conversations: Each turn represents a conversation, where you use cards and dice to influence the outcome.
- Unique Hand-Building Mechanism: The game features a hand-building approach, where purchased cards go directly into your hand for the next turn, offering immediate strategic benefits.
- Variable Outcomes: Make critical decisions to calm the hostage-taker, plan a tactical extraction, or find other paths to resolve the crisis.
Game Experience
- Strategic Card Play: Choose cards wisely to manage the conversation points and threat levels.
- Dice Rolling: Dice rolls add an element of uncertainty and suspense to the negotiation process.
- Multiple Paths to Victory: Explore various strategies and tactics to save the hostages and defuse the situation.
Conclusion
Hostage Negotiator offers an intense and immersive experience for solo board game enthusiasts. The combination of strategic card play, dice rolling, and the unique hand-building mechanic creates a dynamic and suspenseful environment. Players must navigate complex negotiations, make critical decisions, and adapt to rapidly changing situations. Whether attempting to calm the hostage-taker or planning a daring rescue, Hostage Negotiator provides a challenging and rewarding experience with each playthrough.
Nominated for 3 awards and won 1.
- 1 Players
- 20 Minutes
- 13+ years old
- Easy to learn
We like Hostage Negotiator so much that we recommend it in the following board game recommendation lists 2024
- Position 26 in The best board games to play only solo (Solitaire)
- Position 82 in The best games presented at the Spiel 2017 game fair in Essen, Germany
- Position 78 in The best games presented at the Spiel 2018 game fair in Essen, Germany
- Position 12 in The best games where you can trigger an event by reaching a target number eyes