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'''''Halo: Flashpoint''''' is an upcoming tabletop strategy game produced by [[Wikipedia:Mantic Games|Mantic Games]] in conjunction with [[343 Industries]] and [[Microsoft]]. The game is set for release in Fall [[2024]].{{Ref/Site|Id=Announce|URL=https://www.manticgames.com/news/halo-flashpoint-first-reveals/|Site=Mantic Games|Page=Halo: Flashpoint - First Reveals|D=03|M=03|Y=2024}} Unlike the previous ''[[Halo: Fleet Battles|Fleet Battles]]'' and ''[[Halo: Ground Command|Ground Command]]'' miniatures games, ''Flashpoint'' is focused on [[Spartan]] and [[Sangheili|Elite]] battles similar in nature to ''Halo'' multiplayer.{{Ref/Site|Id=Tease|URL=https://www.manticgames.com/news/on-the-12th-day-of-xmas-special-announcement/|Site=Mantic Games|Page=On the 12th Day of Christmas: Special Announcement|D=03|M=03|Y=2024}}{{Ref/Site|Id=BOLS|URL=https://www.belloflostsouls.net/2024/03/halo-flashpoint-mantic-games-showcase-at-gama.html|Site=Bell of Lost Souls|Page=Halo: Flashpoint – Mantic Games Showcase At GAMA|D=08|M=03|Y=2024}}

''Flashpoint'' is a skirmish-scale wargame with a focus on small teams and fast, easy to pick-up-and-play gameplay.{{Ref/Reuse|BOLS}} The game is played on a 61x61cm (2x2ft) board designed to fit on most tables, with a high degree of emphasis on verticality. The terrain is constructed based on a cube grid, meaning that unlike other tabletop wargames, no tape measures are required to play. However, positioning is still a vital component of the game; height and cover play important roles in determining dice rolls and damage output.{{Ref/YouTube|Id=WhatIs|v-4X6MT61aM|Mantic Games|What Is Halo: Flashpoint? - The Tabletop Miniatures Game from Mantic Games|D=21|M=03|Y=2024}} Terrain is present in the form of pre-printed cardboard punch-out structures including things like barricades, [[List of UNSC crates|shipping crates]], and towers, to allow for a 3D playing field.{{Ref/Reuse|BOLS}} The arena board and terrain pieces can be flipped to theme the map around either a UNSC hangar facility or an outdoor training yard.{{Ref/Reuse|WhatIs}}

Gameplay involves the use of D8 dice alongside some custom D6s.{{Ref/Reuse|BOLS}} When attacking or defennding, the player rolls 3 D8s for the relevant stat, with additional die added depending on other factors such as if the attacker has high ground or if the defender is in cover. Each character has an individual stats card that list a Spartan's two weapons, a pickup slot, [[energy shielding]] value, and other specific stats/perks. Like in ''Halo'' FPS multiplayer, power weapons can be picked up on the map and equipped for a massive advantage.{{Ref/Reuse|WhatIs}} As per ''Halo'' multiplayer, upon death, a given character can be respawned back onto the field at one of a number of respawn points - albeit with reduced abilities.{{Ref/Reuse|BOLS}}

The game consists of preassembled plastic miniatures that can be manually painted, although the Spartan Edition box includes two teams in red and blue plastic by default to allow for easy play. Each miniature consists of a [[SPARTAN-IV program|SPARTAN-IV]] clad in one of the various [[Armor customization (Halo Infinite)|multiplayer armours]] available for use in ''[[Halo Infinite]]'', each equipped with one of the weapons useable in ''Halo Infinite'' and given a dedicated stats card.{{Ref/Reuse|BOLS}} In addition, [[Sangheili|Elites]] of the [[Banished]] will be added to the game at a later date.{{Ref/Reuse|WhatIs}}

Game modes available in ''Halo: Flashpoint'' include takes on a number of classic scenarios from ''Halo'' FPS multiplayer including [[Slayer]], [[Oddball]], and [[Capture the Flag]].{{Ref/Reuse|WhatIs}}

''Flashpoint'' was first teased at the start of 2024 in a cryptic announcement,{{Ref/Reuse|Tease}} followed by a full title reveal in March of that year.{{Ref/Reuse|Announce}} The game was later debuted at GAMA Expo with some prototype units showing off early box art and miniatures,{{Ref/Reuse|BOLS}} with a full reveal set for Adepticon at the end of March. The Adepticon reveal will coincide with a dedicated website launch for ''Flashpoint''.{{Ref/Reuse|Announce}}

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At launch, ''Halo: Flashpoint'' will have two editions: '''Recon Edition''' and '''Spartan Edition'''.{{Ref/Reuse|BOLS}} Recon Edition is intended for players who may be new to tabletop wargaming, and comes with all of the basics needed to play a game of ''Halo: Flashpoint'' including 8 Spartan models (4 red, 4 blue), 10 weapon tokens, and a full suite of terrain and gameplay tokens. The Spartan Edition is intended for more seasoned wargamers and ''Halo'' fans, consisting of 16 Spartan models (8 red, 8 blue), 4 Elite models, more terrain, more weapon cards, and more deluxe content.{{Ref/Reuse|WhatIs}}

File:HFP FireteamMinis.png|A fireteam of Spartan miniatures.