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Initial D box art
2003 Ranked #19,885

Initial D

This collectible racing card game has players build tuned automobile decks, play maneuvers, and cross the finish first. Curves favor handling while straightaways favor speed, so navigating all three race phases requires a balanced machine.

Customizable Games Card Game Collectible Components Collectible: Collectible Card Games Players: Two-Player Only Games

Players

2

Play time

Not listed

Age

8+

Complexity

2/5

Rating

5.63

Harder to teach Highly interactive Deep strategy

Overview

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ABG editorial scores on a 1–5 scale.

Teachability 2.4/5

Harder to teach

Replay value 3.9/5

High replayability

Interaction 3.6/5

Highly interactive

Player scaling 4.0/5

Scales well

Strategic depth 4.5/5

Deep strategy

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How it plays

How does it play?

This CCG is based on the popular (in Japan anyway) anime series that is all about street racing. Players construct their decks based around specific automobiles, and then adding "tune ups" cards.

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This CCG is based on the popular (in Japan anyway) anime series that is all about street racing. Players construct their decks based around specific automobiles, and then adding "tune ups" cards. Once assembled, each player takes turns trying to play "maneuver cards" to out pace their opponent. Races are held in three "phases": first a curve (where more maneuverable cars will prevail), a straight-away (speed rules here), and finally another curve. In addition to the various maneuver cards, you can play "navigators" (addition passengers in your car) which can improve your chances of crossing the finish line first. This game is fast paced, and very closely tied to the theme of automobile racing.

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Game and edition data

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Play and group

Players
2
Best with
2
Play time
30 min
Age
8+
Complexity
2.0/5
Credits and catalog connections

Credits

Designers

1
Dave Williams (II)

Publishers

1
Alderac Entertainment Group

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