Hostage Negotiator Solo Card Game Van Ryder Games 2015

Product Summary

The clock is ticking in this intense solo card game from Van Ryder Games! In Hostage Negotiator, you step into the shoes of a law enforcement crisis expert dealing with volatile kidnappers and desperate situations. Released in 2015, this highly-rated solitaire experience puts your wits to the test as you manage conversations, roll dice to determine outcomes, and try to save innocent lives. Complete with all components in excellent condition, this game delivers nail-biting tension in compact 30-minute sessions that will have you coming back for “just one more negotiation”!

Product Highlights

• Released by Van Ryder Games, 2015
• Players: 1 (dedicated solo game)
• Playing Time: 15-30 minutes
• Ages: 15+
• Designer: A.J. Porfirio

Item Condition

• Complete set with all components
• Box in excellent condition
• Cards clean and unmarked
• All tokens, dice and markers present
• Rulebook in perfect condition

Game Contents

• Rulebook
• 3 Abductor Cards
• 1 2nd in Command Card
• 7 Major Demand Cards
• 4 Escape Demand Cards
• 21 Red Terror Cards
• 6 Pivotal Event Terror Cards
• 22 Conversation Cards
• 1 Hostage Negotiator Tableau
• 5 Custom Dice
• 15 Hostage Pieces
• 1 Threat Level Marker
• 1 Conversation Points Marker

CRISIS! The Phone Is Ringing…

Hostage Negotiator drops you right into the high-pressure world of crisis negotiation. Each game pits you against one of three unique abductors, each with their own personality, demands, and hostages. You’ll manage your conversation points, carefully choose your words, and roll dice to see if you’ve made progress or if the situation has deteriorated. Every decision matters as the terror cards keep coming, making your job increasingly difficult.

What makes this game special is how it creates genuine tension with just cards and dice. The threat level system brilliantly represents your rapport with the kidnapper, while the various demands and events create a narrative that unfolds differently each time you play. It’s a compact game with enormous replayability that can easily fit in a bag for gaming on the go.

Why Choose This Product?

• Perfect solo experience: Designed specifically for one player with no compromises or adaptations.
• Quick setup and play: From box to tense negotiation in under 5 minutes with 30-minute gameplay sessions.
• Expandable system: This base game can be enhanced with numerous abductor pack expansions (sold separately).

Frequently Asked Questions

• Q: Is this game difficult to learn?
  A: The rules are straightforward and intuitive, but mastering negotiations with each abductor takes practice and strategy.
• Q: How replayable is it with just the base game?
  A: Very! The three included abductors play quite differently, and the card draws ensure no two games are alike.
• Q: Is it purely luck-based with the dice rolling?
  A: Not at all – while dice introduce uncertainty, your choices about which cards to play, when to use conversation points, and how to manage the threat level are highly strategic.
• Q: Does the theme feel too intense?
  A: The game handles its theme tastefully. While tense, it focuses on negotiation strategy rather than graphic content.

Time Is Running Out!

Add this tense negotiation thriller to your solo game collection before the situation escalates!

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