The Initiative Board Game | Strategy/Narrative Puzzle/ Escape Room Game for Adults and Kids | Ages 8 and up | 1 to 4 Players | Average Playtime 30 – 60 Minutes | Made by Unexpected Games

I recently had the pleasure of playing The Initiative and I must say, it is an absolute masterpiece. From the moment I started playing, I was completely captivated by its immersive world, engaging storyline, and flawless gameplay.The Initiative truly sets a new standard for action-adventure games. The attention to detail is awe-inspiring; every environment, character, and interaction is meticulously crafted to create an incredibly realistic and immersive experience. The graphics are breathtaking, with stunning visuals that made me feel like I was actually a part of the game.The gameplay mechanics are seamless and intuitive, making it easy to jump right in and start exploring this rich and expansive world. The controls are responsive and well-designed, allowing for smooth movement and combat that feels incredibly satisfying.But what truly sets The Initiative apart is its gripping storyline. Every twist and turn kept me on the edge of my seat, eagerly anticipating what would happen next. The narrative is masterfully written and expertly paced, drawing me further into the game's lore with each passing moment. It's the kind of story that stays with you long after you've finished playing.I also applaud The Initiative for its innovation and ambition. The game pushes boundaries, introducing new elements and mechanics that I haven't seen before. This level of creativity truly sets it apart from other games in the genre.Overall, I cannot recommend The Initiative enough. It is an outstanding game that deserves all the praise it receives. If you're a fan of action-adventure games, do yourself a favor and pick up a copy. You won't be disappointed!

I bought this for my husband for Christmas. The two of us played together every night after the kids went to bed. Far and away the most amazing legacy game we've played so far! (And we play many). There are so many twists and turns and surprises. We ended up buying this game for other game loving friends. Can't say enough about it!It took my husband and I about 2 weeks to play since we only completed one chapter a night. Easy to store and put away. Not something you have to leave out on the table for days on end.

Very fun game.

We've played a lot of games, particularly in the Escape Game / puzzle solving genre, and this is the best. It took us a few rounds to settle on a strategy that works and now we're nearing the end of the "story" missions and myself and my 2 daughter teammates on these missions think this is a pretty incredible game. I told my daughters I was definitely leaving a review on this and one said, "I wish you could give it more than 5 stars." As said by others, this game has amazing attention to detail, a simple but engaging story that ties into the first 14 missions, and the clues that go along with this are amazing. Really a special game that we hope will have a sequel.

This game would be the perfect gift for a kid, but the puzzles were very easy making game play not so satisfying for me and my Mensa friends.

We love this game to death! It's the only board game we own that we've played 35 times and counting.The fact that it has a short campaign tied in with a comic book and has secrets you unlock as you go is really unique and clever, and is incredibly motivating to come back and play again and again.The core game itself, The Key, is also super fun. Though I don't think it has quite enough depth that I would want to play it more than a couple times if I weren't so intrigued by all the puzzles and unlockable things. And one thing I like about the game is that it expects you to win if you can solve the correct strategy for the given setup. Winning won't always be easy, and you'll definitely have close calls, but you probably won't lose much. And that's okay! I'm tired of co-op games where it feels like the game hates you and wants you to lose. Sometimes it's good to have a solid puzzle that the game expects you to figure out and solve, and everyone can have a good time. Like a crossword puzzle!If you like puzzles, cyphers, mysteries, and unlocking secrets as you progress through a game, definitely give this game a shot.

Such a fun game. We only played it as a couple, but know it would be a lot of fun with more people. It's easy to learn, it's a fun story, and the art is beautiful. After you finish the campaign, you can keep playing harder levels.

I was very interested in playing this game after seeing it recommended online, but I was pretty disappointed after playing the first round. It takes a long time to read through the rules and game setup. The instructions aren’t even that clear and we ended up watching a youtube video to learn how to play. There are too many nuances and pieces to incorporate into the game and not much reward. Overall we spent half an hour learning how to play, and less than 10 minutes playing the first chapter. We might go back to it but we didn’t find it that entertaining or worth the effort we put in to learning how to play the game.