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Can the Hiring Preference blackmail card make me Chairman or force an election?

Several players agree and a playtester confirms the intent; no designer post.

  • Zveroboy · Community · 2025-08-16
  • Samuel Vriezen · Community · 2025-08-16
  • Bridger · Community · 2022-10-22
  • Samuel Vriezen · Community · 2022-10-04
  • halicarnassian · Community · 2025-08-16disagrees

No. The Chairman election has no single hiring player, since shareholders decide by majority, so Hiring Preference does not apply. A playtester says that was the intent and the community FAQ agrees, though the wording leaves a little room.

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