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Unexpected Games
In 1994, four teenagers find a mysterious game at a yard sale. As they play it, they discover it is strangely connected to their lives. What will they risk to unravel the secrets of The Initiative?
The Initiative is a unique cooperative board game of clever strategy, codebreaking, and visual storytelling.
1. Read the Comic - Before each game, read a page of the comic to set the stage.
2. Play the Game - Use teamwork and wits to complete a series of increasingly challenging missions.
3. Unlock the Secrets - After each game, discover secrets and crack codes to uncover the true purpose of The Initiative.
Contents:
1 Double-sided Gameboard
1 Rulesheet
1 Comic Book (48 pages)
5 Action Cards
4 Character Cards
41 Mission Cards
40 Resource Cards
30 Secret Cards
8 Standees
59 Tokens
1 Rulesheet
1 Comic Book (48 pages)
5 Action Cards
4 Character Cards
41 Mission Cards
40 Resource Cards
30 Secret Cards
8 Standees
59 Tokens
Ages: 8+
Players: 1-4
Game Length: 30-60 minutes
Due to distribution restrictions we are only able to ship this product to the United States, Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands.
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1 - 10 of 11 reviews
great game
love the art and the game
October 17, 2022 7:23 PM
The Initiative
Great game for the family. I was able to get my mom to play. Puzzles are challenging but not impossible. The Storyline is intriguing so far.
December 6, 2021 3:08 PM
Fun and exciting
We haven't finished all the missions yet, but the puzzles and surprises we've seen this game throw our way definitely warrant a recommendation.
August 9, 2021 10:17 PM
Great experience
A great puzzle within puzzle of campaign goodness.
July 7, 2021 10:49 PM
A slightly easier escape room-esque experience with a card game element
The card game portion of this game is ok, although slightly easier if you're playing the game solo (as I did). The puzzling portion of the game has some innovative moments, but tends towards the easier side of things. There is a heavier lean towards word puzzles and ciphers when it comes to the puzzles, which some people might be a bit disappointed with, depending on their preference of puzzles, but the game also includes some number sequence puzzles as well to balance things out. The game has great value because it includes a fully-fledged campaign with tons of post-campaign scenarios for added replayability.
June 27, 2021 3:02 PM
Not finished with the campaign yet, kind of conflicted?
So, I'm not gonna spoil anything, I still haven't beaten the game. The core game is split into two parts basically? You have the code breaking puzzles, and the board game that gives you parts of the answer key as you play. I found the puzzles to be really enjoyable, but the board game part has been extremely easy for me and feels kind of boring after the first game. I'm still really liking it, but I do wish that half of the game was more exciting.
May 20, 2021 5:18 AM
Fun family game!
I got this game because the kids seemed interested in it, puzzles are fun. Card play is ok. I’d recommend getting it for a light puzzle mystery style game.
May 9, 2021 2:46 AM
Wheel of fortune meets hanabi
Card play is simple but the puzzles are difficult. Liking this so far. Will have to update when I finish the campaign.
April 27, 2021 7:35 PM
Neat game
Very interesting and fun game. Enjoying the puzzle aspect of it very much. Highly recommend it.
April 26, 2021 3:15 AM
Nothing negative
Puzzles, code breaking, cooperative, fun. I was optimistic about this game and I wasn’t wrong. I love the artwork in the guidebook and gameplay is great too. The story is fun and the game gets progressively tougher. All in all this game is great my wife and I really enjoy it.
April 23, 2021 3:14 PM
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