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The Initiative (2021)

1–4 players · 30–60 min · age 8+ · ★ 7.9 on BGG

Players
1–4
Play time
30–60 min
Age
8+
Complexity
Medium-light
BGG rating
7.9/10

Best for 1–4 players aged 8+ who like adventure games — medium-light complexity, plays in 30–60 min.

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AdventureComic Book / StripDeductionPuzzle

Mechanics: Area Movement, Cooperative Game, Deduction, Legacy Game, Scenario / Mission / Campaign Game, Variable Player Powers · Designer: Corey Konieczka

Players: 1P · 2P · 3P · 4P

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The Initiative FAQ

How many players is The Initiative?
The Initiative plays with 1–4 players, ages 8 and up.
How long does The Initiative take to play?
A game of The Initiative takes 30–60 min, at medium-light complexity (1.9/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is The Initiative any good?
The Initiative rates 7.9/10 from 247 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a adventure / comic book / strip game built around area movement, cooperative game, deduction.