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product_id: 322436121
title: "Asmodee Unexpected games, The Initiative, Board Game, 1-4 Players, Ages 8+, 30-60 Minutes Playing Time"
brand: "asmodee"
price: "C$13336"
currency: NIO
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reviews_count: 4
url: https://www.desertcart.ni/products/322436121-asmodee-unexpected-games-the-initiative-board-game-1-4-players
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# 30-60 min episodic gameplay 48-page immersive comic book Interactive code-breaking missions Asmodee Unexpected games, The Initiative, Board Game, 1-4 Players, Ages 8+, 30-60 Minutes Playing Time

**Brand:** asmodee
**Price:** C$13336
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🗝️ Unlock the secrets of 'The Initiative' — where every mission shapes your story!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Asmodee Unexpected games, The Initiative, Board Game, 1-4 Players, Ages 8+, 30-60 Minutes Playing Time by asmodee
- **How much does it cost?** C$13336 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ni](https://www.desertcart.ni/products/322436121-asmodee-unexpected-games-the-initiative-board-game-1-4-players)

## Best For

- asmodee enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted asmodee brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **All-In-One Ready to Play:** No assembly or batteries needed—just open and start your adventure.
- • **Dive into a 90s Teen Mystery:** Step into 1994 with a gripping narrative that blends nostalgia and suspense.
- • **Immersive Visual Storytelling:** Follow an interactive 48-page comic book that drives the game’s evolving plot.
- • **Cooperative Strategy & Codebreaking:** Collaborate with up to 4 players to solve puzzles and unlock secrets.
- • **Episodic Campaign with Lasting Impact:** Each 30-60 minute chapter builds on previous outcomes, creating a dynamic story arc.

## Overview

The Initiative is a cooperative board game for 1-4 players aged 8+, combining strategic code-breaking with an immersive 48-page comic book narrative. Set in 1994, players guide teenagers through episodic missions lasting 30-60 minutes each, where every choice influences the evolving story. With no assembly or batteries required, this game offers a ready-to-play, story-driven experience that blends mystery, strategy, and nostalgia.

## Description

Product Description               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.                  Safety Warning               Not suitable for children under 3 years old               
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                        Box Contains               Contents: 1 Double-sided game board, 1 rulesheet, 1 comic book (48 pages), 5 action cards, 4 character cards, 41 oversized mission cards; 40 resource cards, 30 secret cards, 8 standees, 59 tokens             See more

## Features

- The Initiative — a unique co-operative board game of story, strategy, and code-breaking — lets players take on the role of teenagers in 1994 who have found a mysterious board game called "The Key".
- Not only will they play The Key, but players will help the teens through a pivotal chapter of their lives by following a series of missions linked together via an interactive comic book.
- The game's campaign is broken into a number of chapters, each taking 30-60 minutes to complete and each starting with you reading a page of the comic book.
- The story advances even if players fail a mission, but winning may provide a reward in the future.
- Each chapter builds on the knowledge and story from previous chapters, weaving narrative, code-breaking, and mystery into one thrilling game experience.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Product Dimensions | 29.54 x 29.54 x 7.31 cm; 1.25 kg |
| Manufacturer recommended age | 8 years and up |
| Item model number | UG01 |
| Language: | English |
| Number of Game Players | 1 - 4 Players |
| Assembly Required | No |
| Batteries Required? | No |
| Batteries included? | No |
| Material Type(s) | Cardboard, Plastic |
| Remote Control Included? | No |
| Colour | Various |
| Release date | 26 Mar. 2021 |
| ASIN | B08T52BDFJ |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Asmodee
- **Material:** Cardboard, Plastic
- **Theme:** Interactive, Mystery, Strategy
- **Genre:** Board Game, Comic, Narrative, Puzzle, mystery, Strategy
- **Number of players:** 1 - 4 Players

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: How does it play solo, please ? Thank you.**
A: It'd play rather well if you're used to these sorts of games. You'd need to control two players which has its positives and negatives. The negatives, no inspiration from team mates now breathing room to reflect on other auctions. But the positives: you can plan your actions with two different characters that can have different buffers; you alone decide the game plan for each level. I played in a team but I can definitely see that playing solo would definitely work just as well

**Q: Does this have any replay value if passed to friends after you've finished it or does playing the game destroy or mark things that make it impossible?**
A: So after each mission you mark on the back of the rulebook to say if you've won or lost. Same with recording what secrets and achievements you've earned. You could always record this elsewhere. You could possibly put it back together once finished

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Made by people who love games
*by F***K on 27 February 2022*

I got this for my partner for Xmas and it was a brilliant decision. We love games and I went with this one because it had great reviews and was a co-op. It has so many nice touch well thought out surprise details!! I don't want to go into too much detail on that because it's been great to come across them and see the level of commitment the designers had for this game.For game play it's a great mix between a standard board play and puzzle solving. Good mix in terms of puzzles with number based and letter based puzzles. The puzzles provide a challenge but not so much so that it's not a fun time for everyone. I would say more for teenagers and upwards.Go out and get it quick!!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good Game!
*by B***G on 2 February 2023*

Easy to pick up the basics, challenge to think through the cooperative components and best played by the full number of players (to ensure all character attributes available). Nevertheless, very playable by a smaller group - we’re enjoying it!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Easy and fun board game
*by M***S on 23 August 2021*

We haven't completed the campaign yet but so far it has been really enjoyable.Some may find aspects of it repetitive but trying to find the clues to complete the new mission puzzle has kept the group interested.We have 5 people so we have just rotated 2 people playing together which has worked fine as each game takes only about 30 minutes to play anyway.

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*Last updated: 2026-01-29*