# Initiative Break

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2026
- **BGG Rating**: —
- **BGG Rank**: —
- **Players**: 1-8
- **Duration**: 30-60 min
- **Weight**: —
- **Publishers**: (Self-Published)
- **Categories**: Card Game, Fantasy, Fighting, Horror, Science Fiction
- **Mechanics**: Action Queue, Cooperative Game, Hand Management, Solo / Solitaire Game, Turn Order: Progressive, Variable Player Powers, Variable Set-up

## Verdict
JRPG fans and tactics lovers rejoice! A card game where positioning and timing trump raw damage.Dynamic initiative reshapes every roundEpic cinematic BREAK ARTSCampaign with persistent progressionScales from 1 to 8 playersSteep learning curveLong sessions in campaign modeFragile components need careHIGHLY RECOMMENDED

## Description
Initiative Break is a tactical combat card game bursting with JRPG inspiration. Each duel is a strategic ballet where timing matters as much as your attacks. The Dynamic Initiative system reshuffles turn order with every action — moving forward or backward in the queue can flip the game. Your characters unlock elemental abilities, apply status effects, and build Charge for devastating BREAK ARTS, those cinematic attacks that interrupt battle flow (hence the name!). Play with 1-8 players in competitive, cooperative, or solo vs AI modes, with a progressive campaign full of upgrades, persistent injuries, and narrative choices. Face everything from basic aberrations to multi-phase threats requiring teamwork and constant adaptation. Want more than your 'average card game'? Here, every match is an action movie you direct.

## FAQ
### Can you play solo?
Yes! Solo mode features AI-controlled enemies, adjustable challenges, and even a full campaign.

### How does competitive differ?
In PvP you eliminate others' characters. In coop, you survive scenarios against the game.

### How many cards included?
Base game has ~300 cards: characters, enemies, abilities, and battlefield conditions.

### Does it need much space?
Each player needs action queue area. With 8 players, a large table is essential.

### Are expansions planned?
Designers announced packs with new characters/enemies, but base game is complete.