The Games Initiative
Looking for the ultimate games night?
look no further than the games initiative
Our aim at TGI is to bring people together in a fun and challenging environment, to provide you the best roleplaying and board gaming experience.
Whether you are looking for a one-off corporate team-building event, a regular gathering with friends, or something in-between, The Games Initiative offers a range of options for the ultimate games night experience.
Games offered
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Dungeons and Dragons
Dungeons & Dragons fifth edition (DnD 5e) is the most popular tabletop roleplaying game in the world today. Fifth edition is the latest iteration of a game system that was first released in the 1970s. The game allows players to create their own characters and embark on adventures together in a fantasy world filled with magic, monsters, and danger.
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Pathfinder
Pathfinder 2nd Edition (Pathfinder 2e) is a latest iteration of the Pathfinder franchise. A tabletop roleplaying game which was first published as a spin-off of the third edition of Dungeons & Dragons. Pathfinder 2e has similar fantasy themes to DnD, but it is considered a more complex game. Allowing for more customisation, at the expense of ease of accessibility.
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Starfinder
Starfinder is a science fiction tabletop role-playing game set in a futuristic universe where advanced technology, interstellar travel, and alien encounters are the norm. The game is designed to offer a blend of classic science fiction tropes with fantasy elements, such as magic and otherworldly creatures.
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Esper Genesis
Esper Genesis is a science fiction tabletop RPG set in a distant future where space travel has meant humanity has colonized the galaxy and encountered alien civilizations. Players take on various roles, exploring the cosmos, engaging in diplomacy, and facing thrilling challenges.
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Werewolf
Werewolf, also known as Mafia, is a social deduction party game that can be played with small or large groups of people. Similar to the popular TV series ‘The Traitors’ - if you’re a good liar, or you've always been suspicious of your friends or colleagues, this could be the game for you. Be ready for wild accusations, insight into the deviousness of your fellow players and the chance to show your powers of deduction as you try to root out the werewolves, or avoid detection yourself.
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Gloomhaven/Frosthaven
Gloomhaven (and it’s sequel Frosthaven) is a cooperative tabletop board game where you battle monsters, level up and shape the game world around you through your decisions. It is a dungeon-crawling adventure game that is designed to be played by 2-5 players.
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Bespoke requests
Got a game that you want to try that isn’t listed here - send me the details and we can work out how to include it within your games initiative games night!
About Me
I’m Rob - founder of The Games Initiative and general all round gaming nerd. I’ve been fascinated with games and gaming in its various guises all of my life, and I feel immensely excited that I now have the opportunity to organise and run the games that I love as a career.
Customer testimonials
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Evgeny Gaevoy
I recently had the pleasure of playing in a Dungeons & Dragons fifth edition campaign called "Out of the Abyss" with an incredible Game Master. As a half orc cleric of Shar, I was immediately drawn into the campaign's dark and treacherous world, filled with danger and intrigue at every turn. Rob expertly crafted a story that kept us engaged and invested in our characters' journeys. Overall, I cannot recommend Rob enough. They are a true master of their craft and I feel fortunate to have had the opportunity to play in one of their campaigns. If you're looking for a GM who can transport you to another world and make you feel like a hero, look no further.
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Angharad Rolfe Johnson
Having started as a total novice I didn’t really know what to expect. Within one session I was hooked. A year and a half in and I’m still absolutely loving it. Rob is a brilliant GM. Great world building, great attention to detail. Super fun sessions with well balanced encounters. He gives us the freedom to go off and do something random, but keeps us on track when we need it. And most importantly he always wants us to have a good time. Just brilliant.
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Bryony Harrower
Six years of D&D with Rob - no better time spent. From the winding labyrinths of the under-dark to the cloud citadels of the giants; Rob took our characters on the most vivid, moving and wondrous adventures. An attentive and creative GM with a real knack for storytelling, Rob’s games are a dimension door to an unexpected journey - not just for your character, but also for you yourself…
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Ranko Berich
Rob is the best game master I've ever played with. In addition to the superb acting and storytelling abilities of all great GMs, Rob has a unique way of bringing the best out of a table by understanding different players' motivations and character fantasies. His games are inclusive, deeply immersive, and endlessly intriguing. I look forward to his weekly game as much as I did when he first introduced me to D&D some six years ago, and cannot recommend him enough as a game master.
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Carl Svasti-Salee
I didn’t know what to expect from DnD when I joined my first campaign with Rob. The idea of trying a role playing game with a group of strangers was certainly daunting! But, 6 months later, it has become the highlight of my week. Rob’s sessions teleport us away on an immersive fantasy adventure, full of action, intrigue and vivid storytelling. He embodies each and every character completely, bringing each episode to life with drama, humour and warmth. I cannot recommend him highly enough as a GM. Thanks, Rob, and here’s to many more adventures in the future!
