Halo: Flashpoint is a tabletop skirmish game from Mantic Games in which small squads from the Halo universe compete against each other.

It is very beginner-friendly, but offers enough depth for experienced players.

No. Knowledge of the games is helpful for the atmosphere, but not necessary – the rules stand for themselves.

Two by default, but multiplayer scenarios are also possible with a little organization.

A game usually lasts 45-90 minutes, depending on the scenario and playing experience.

The Recon Edition contains Spartans. The Spartan Edition contains the Banished Elites (Sangheili Mercenaries) in addition to the Spartans.

The models are unpainted and fully assembled. The miniatures come in colored plastic so that the players’ figures can be distinguished immediately. If you wish, you can of course paint them to personalize them.

No, the two starter sets (Recon and Spartan) contain everything you need for a game. Terrain, playing area, dice, …. Of course, you can also use your own terrain that fits the game system.

As a rule, the game is played on an area of 8×8 “dice”. Each dice has an edge length of 3 inches. The playing field is therefore 24×24 inches in size (approx. 60x60cm)

The starter boxes are also available in German. The expansion sets are currently only available in English.

After one or two rounds you know the basics – ideal for beginners.

Yes, the rulebook contains scenarios. These scenarios are strongly based on the video games.

Players take turns activating (moving) units, which makes the game dynamic and tactical.

As a rule, 4 models are played on each side. However, this can vary depending on the line-up (e.g. use of the Master Chief).

Over D8 dice rolls: attack against defense, hits cause damage. The value you have to dice to hit depends on the unit used.

Both – luck of the dice is there, but good positioning and clever use of skills are crucial.

In the two starter boxes, the units are fixed. Thanks to a rule expansion(War Games expansion pack), there is now a points system for flexible unit composition. There are points values for units so that you can assemble your troops individually.

Yes, new sets with characters are released regularly. In June 2025, Rise of the Banished was released with the Brutes. The expansion“Feet First Into Hell” with ODST units will be released in October 2025.

Yes, iconic heroes such as Master Chief or Atriox are available as miniatures.

There is an app on the Mantic Games website that contains all the rules and other tools (e.g. for list building). (English language only)

Yes, e.g. forums, Discord servers and Facebook groups. It would take years to list them all here 🙂