
- BGG rank
- BGG #7,279
- BGG rating
- 7.0
TINYforming Mars
- 1–2 players
- 30–45 min
- Complexity 2.5/5
- 2019

Rules assistance for HeroTec: Job Insecurity
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.

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HeroTec: Job Insecurity is an expansion for HeroTec released in 2018 for 1–4 players, 30 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Duane Kolar and its main mechanics are Open Drafting.
Bring HeroTec to more (and less!) players. Job Insecurity is a 6-card expansion with rules for solo and 3-4 player games. Contents: Mini Reactor (gadget) Trash Vest (costume) Shiftcycle (vehicle) Grab Crab (vehicle) Fortress of Aloneness (lair) Sewer Lair (lair) Released in the February 2018 Board Game of the Month Club $10+ package.
HeroTec: Job Insecurity supports 1–4 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for HeroTec: Job Insecurity is 30 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists HeroTec: Job Insecurity for ages 10 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
HeroTec: Job Insecurity has a complexity rating of 2.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
HeroTec: Job Insecurity belongs to these categories: Card Game, Print & Play, and Science Fiction. Its main mechanics are Open Drafting. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of HeroTec: Job Insecurity are: Duane Kolar. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists HeroTec: Job Insecurity as an expansion for HeroTec. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need HeroTec to use it. Check that your edition of HeroTec is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.