The beloved Halo video game series is branching out into the world of tabletop gaming with the launch of Halo: Flashpoint. This tactical skirmish game challenges players to form teams of Halo Spartans or Banished Elites, engaging in turn-based battles reminiscent of popular wargames like Warhammer 40,000’s Killteam format. Mantic Entertainment assures that newcomers will find the game accessible, regardless of their previous experience.
Preorders are now open for the Halo: Flashpoint Spartan Edition, retailing for $125. This edition provides enough miniatures and terrain for two players to immerse themselves in intense Spartan versus Banished confrontations, along with comprehensive rulebooks and gameplay cards to facilitate learning the game.
Halo: Flashpoint Spartan Edition
Price: $125
Included in the Spartan Edition are:
- Halo: Flashpoint rulebook
- 16 Spartan models
- 4 Banished Elite models
- 20 Weapon cards
- 20 Player cards
- 3 Reference cards
- 12 D8 dice
- 8 Command dice
- Deluxe 2-sided playboard and standard playmat
- Pre-colored cardboard terrain and tokens
- Plastic 3D arena accessories
The Spartan and Elite miniatures, along with the plastic arena accessories, arrive unpainted, which is standard for such tabletop games. While the terrain elements come in full color, they require assembly before gameplay.
The Halo: Flashpoint Spartan Edition can also be found on the official site for 100 euros (approximately $110). However, preordering via Amazon may provide better value, as it offers free shipping. The Amazon editions are scheduled to ship on October 25, while those ordered from the official site post-October 1 are placed in Wave 2 and will not ship until March 2025. Given the high demand for Flashpoint, potential buyers are encouraged to act quickly to secure their preorders.
With the holidays approaching, the Spartan Edition could serve as the perfect gift for dedicated Halo enthusiasts.
For fans looking to expand their Halo: Flashpoint experience, various expansions featuring extra figures, paint sets, and terrain pieces are also available for preorder.
