
- BGG rank
- BGG #3,112
- BGG rating
- 7.4
Hostage Negotiator: Crime Wave
- 1 player
- 20 min
- Complexity 2.2/5
- 2017

Rules assistance for Hostage Negotiator: Expansiones #1 y #2
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Hostage Negotiator: Expansiones #1 y #2 is an expansion for Hostage Negotiator released in 2017 for 1 player, 10–30 minutes per game, and ages 15 and up. It was designed by A. J. Porfirio and its main mechanics are Hand Management, Dice Rolling, and Open Drafting.
This game combines two previously separate expansions to Hostage Negotiator. This includes both 15-card expansion pack for use with the Hostage Negotiator base game. The first includes a new Abductor, new Terror Cards (including Abductor Specific Terror Cards), and a new type of Conversation Card called "Internal Influence". The Internal Influence cards represent that you have a secret way of communicating with one of the Hostages. The second adds an addition 2 Abductors and their Demands, a few Terror Cards, and a new card type called "Decide" Cards that will have you choose between a couple different options when faced with a difficult situation.
Hostage Negotiator: Expansiones #1 y #2 supports 1 player according to the catalogue. This is the publisher’s listed player count, so the game is designed for exactly that number of participants. Variants for other group sizes, if any, are described in the rulebook of your edition, so check it before setting up a different configuration.
The listed playing time for Hostage Negotiator: Expansiones #1 y #2 is 10–30 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 Hostage Negotiator: Expansiones #1 y #2 for ages 15 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.
Hostage Negotiator: Expansiones #1 y #2 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.
Hostage Negotiator: Expansiones #1 y #2 belongs to these categories: Card Game, Dice, and Expansion for Base-game. Its main mechanics are Hand Management, Dice Rolling, and 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 Hostage Negotiator: Expansiones #1 y #2 are: A. J. Porfirio. 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 Hostage Negotiator: Expansiones #1 y #2 as an expansion for Hostage Negotiator. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Hostage Negotiator to use it. Check that your edition of Hostage Negotiator is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.