Fast Grow: Mid-Challenge Roundup

29th Oct 2026

Alex Gordon



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We’re deep into the Halo Flashpoint Fast Grow Challenge now, with players around the world getting Fireteams painted and battle-ready before the challenge wraps up on Sunday 1st November.

The whole idea is simple: pick some minis, get painting, and enjoy the hobby alongside the rest of the community. And if you want a little extra incentive, don’t forget about the Fast Grow giveaway.

One eligible participant will win an Army Painter Speedpaint Wargamers Mega Set 2.0, with the winner chosen at random. If you’re entering, make sure you’ve got your before, work-in-progress and finished photos covered.

READ THE GIVEAWAY DETAILS & FULL T&Cs

We’ve also seen loads of great Fast Grow content landing on YouTube this week, so let's run through some of the highlights.


Broadsword Wargaming

Join Olly and Ciara as they tackle the Fast Grow challenge, and rediscover a bit of their painting mojo in the process. A four-mini Fireteam can make for a nice hobby palate cleanser!


Hellstorm Wargaming

Mikey takes a look at how Halo Flashpoint has changed since launch, then gets stuck into painting not one, but two Fireteams for the challenge.

He’ll also be livestreaming a Halo Flashpoint battle report at 7pm GMT on Friday 30th October, so be sure to tune in. We'll be watching while working on our Fast Grow Fireteams!


Miniature Game Montage

A great starting point for newcomers, with a starter set unboxing, painting guide and quick overview of how Halo Flashpoint plays.


Crabbok

Crabbok has gone bold with his Spartan Killers, using a striking yellow colour scheme in this step-by-step Fast Grow painting guide.


Guerilla Miniature Games

Ash and Bob are both painting for Fast Grow, but they’ve also found time for an awesome new Zeta Halo battle report. Watch Ash’s UNSC take on Bob’s Banished in a fast-paced Generator Raid mission.


Sonic Sledgehammer Studios

Sonic Sledgehammer is back with his second Fast Grow video, this time showing how he painted his UNSC Marines and revealing the finished Fireteam at the end.


Aegisbrand Studios

A Spartan Killer unboxing, plus a sneak preview of more upcoming content that Aegisbrand Studios has planned for Halo Flashpoint.


Good’Nuff Gaming

Fireteam Cerberus gets the Fast Grow treatment, with each member painted using a different approach. A great one to watch if you're in need of painting inspiration!


Glass Half Dead

Wondering whether you should get into Halo Flashpoint? This is a great deep dive into the game, and a look at why it just might be the best skirmish game out there for new wargamers.


Forging Flashpoint

Part Fast Grow painting guide, part new-player introduction, and includes a helpful look at how the Halo Flashpoint Index App works. Check it out!


The Tabletop Fox

A detailed look at how The Tabletop Fox built and painted his Fireteam for the Fast Grow challenge.


MiniWorx

Matt and this buddies are no strangers to Mantic hobby challenges after taking part in the Kings of War Slow Grow earlier this year. Now they’ve tackled Halo Fast Grow too, and they’ve already finished!


Miniature Hobbyist

Want to see just how quickly Halo Flashpoint can hit the tabletop? Miniature Hobbyist takes on the challenge of painting the entire starter set in two hours using Speedpaints. Now that's a very Fast Grow!


One Weekend to Go!

We’re heading into the final weekend of the Fast Grow Challenge now, so keep those brushes moving.

Whether you’re nearly finished or still staring at a very ambitious pile of unpainted minis, there’s still time to make progress.

Keep sharing what you’re working on with #HaloFastGrow, don't forget to tag @manticgames on Facebook and Instagram, and keep an eye out for what everyone else is doing too. There’s a lot of great Halo Flashpoint hobby happening out there right now.

Let’s finish this fight!


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Have you seen these?

Halo: Flashpoint Starter Set – Spartan Edition (v1.5)

Lead a Fireteam in the Halo Universe, from Screen to Tabletop

  • Everything you need to start playing
  • Fast-paced games in 1 hour or less
  • Official Halo miniatures

In Halo: Flashpoint, 2 players lead elite teams in high-energy battles. Complete tactical objectives to win each scenario – all powered by a unique rules system that ‘fades into the background’, and rewards cool thinking under pressure.

Will you command a UNSC fireteam to victory, or lead the Banished into the combat zone? Play as either Spartans or the Sangheili, and let battle commence.

  • Play out of the box with 20 pre-assembled, team-coloured Spartans and Elites
  • Build a visually stunning 3D combat zone in minutes
  • Fast-paced movement and combat – no tape measures, no interruptions
  • Learn the basics easily, then master deep tactical play
  • Everything you need to play in one box

Discover the game that brings authentic Halo combat to your table: smart, tactical, and driven by fast, intuitive choices.

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Tabletop Combat, Evolved

NEW in this updated version of the Starter Set:

  • Reworked balance for an even better experience
  • Build Custom Fireteams straight from the main rulebook
  • Enhanced card layouts versus the original Spartan Edition
  • Upgraded rulebook brings all the core rules, and keywords from previous expansions, into one place

Play casually with friends, or discover the international Tournament & Organised Play scene:

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Why You’ll Always ‘Finish The Fight’

“What really has me buzzing is the movement system” – Polygon

“It felt just like playing the video game!” – Guerilla Miniature Games

“Fast-paced, furious, and most importantly, incredibly fun” – Tabletop Gaming Magazine

“Incredible, beginner-friendly, quick-to-table…if you’re a Halo fan, Halo Flashpoint is definitely for you” – TechRaptor

“Fresh, intense and lethal” – Spikey Bits

“A fantastic experience” – Player Elimination

Grab the Starter Set and Gear Up: Your First Mission Awaits.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Halo: Flashpoint?

Halo: Flashpoint is the official Halo tactical miniatures game for two players. Players control Spartan, Elite, ODST, and Banished forces in fast-paced objective-based battles that typically play in around one hour.

Is this a complete starter set?

Yes. The Halo: Flashpoint Starter Set (Spartan Edition) includes all the miniatures, rules, dice, cards, a game board, terrain, and tokens required for two players to start playing.

Are the miniatures assembled?

Yes. The box includes pre-assembled miniatures in coloured plastic.

Can I play immediately?

Yes. The box contains everything required for two players to start playing.

Do I need glue or paints?

No. The plastic miniatures come pre-assembled and are in team colours, meaning that painting is optional. The full-colour card buildings can be assembled without glue.

Is this suitable for beginners?

Yes. The game is designed to be easy to learn and quick to play, while offering fun and deep tactical decisions after learning the ropes.

How long does a game take?

Typical games take around one hour.

Is this the newest version?

Yes. This edition includes the 2026 updates, including balance changes, enhanced card layouts, and an upgraded rulebook.

 

€125

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Judgement – Covenant Faction Set

JUDGEMENT is a major expansion for Halo: Flashpoint, bringing The Covenant into the game as a playable faction.

New Player? Welcome on board – just pair this box with a Rulebook Pack and you’re good to go.

Love a Deal? Find special bundles for the Covenant Release Wave HERE – including free and early access releases (while stocks last).


Lead the Covenant

The Covenant is a vast, awe inspiring empire – an alliance of alien species united by faith, technology, and a shared pursuit of a divine destiny. To outsiders, they appear as a single, unstoppable force sweeping across the galaxy with graceful starships and devastating military power. The Covenant is more than a war machine – it is a theocratic union built on ancient belief, strict hierarchy, and the promise of a cosmic transformation known as The Great Journey.

The extensive miniature collection in Judgement introduces devastating new units and leaders, including:

  • High Prophet of Regret
  • San’Shyuum Prophet
  • Mgalekgolo Hunters
  • Sangheili Rangers
  • Honour Guards
  • Elite Major

The set also contains a selection of essential Covenant warriors, including a new Kig-Yar Sniper armed with a Beam Rifle, providing an impressive range of tactical options when building competitive Covenant fireteams.


A New Battlefield to Conquer

A Covenant force needs a human-held location to invade, and the new UNSC Firebase Entrance stands ripe for the taking!

This location marks the boundary between a secure installation and the untamed terrain beyond, with reversible designs that can be built as either UNSC or (for the first time) Forerunner structures.

Even better, the battlefield is designed to sit seamlessly alongside the Starter Set terrain and arena, giving players an easy way to expand into larger Big Team Battle games.


More Gameplay Content

‘The Great Journey’ booklet uses the fireteam building rules as listed in the main rulebook, enabling you to deploy the Covenant in Halo: Flashpoint. It also contains two new scenarios:

  • Big Team Battle Scenario – Last Man Standing (Elimination) – balance survival, nerve and aggression in a tense fight to the death.
  • Standard Scenario – Land Grab – test your wits in an area control scenario set amid a shifting battlefield!

The set also includes all the cards and tokens required to add the Covenant to your games of Halo: Flashpoint, plus Covenant faction-themed D8 and order dice that are exclusive to this set.


Cross-Game Content with Halo: Campaign Evolved – The Board Game

Judgement includes two bonus scenarios for the board game, where Master Chief will take on Mgalekgolo Hunters in exciting showdowns that expand the existing campaign mission list:

  • Special Mission 1: The Beachhead
  • Special Mission 2: Cartographer Antechamber

These bonus scenarios pit the Master Chief against fearsome Mgalekgolo Hunters, adding fresh challenges to your existing campaign experience.

Many of the Covenant miniatures included in Judgement can also replace standees from Halo: Campaign Evolved – The Board Game, instantly enhancing immersion and table presence with detailed 3D miniatures.


Note: this set is an expansion for Halo: Flashpoint. The latest and most balanced points values for all units in the game can be found for free on Halo: Flashpoint’s Index Web App.

€125

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Halo: Campaign Evolved – The Board Game (1-2 Players, Ages 13+, 30+ Mins)

Step into the armour of the Master Chief and relive some of Halo’s most iconic missions in this exciting 1-2 player board game.

Fight Covenant forces across the mysterious ringworld, explore UNSC and enemy vessels, complete objectives, and discover powerful weapons and equipment as humanity’s fate hangs in the balance.


Play Through Legendary Halo Scenarios

Experience a narrative campaign inspired by classic Halo missions, including:

  • Pillar of Autumn
  • Halo
  • Truth and Reconciliation (Part 1 – Fight to the Grav Lift)
  • Truth and Reconciliation (Part 2 – Rescue Captain Keyes)
  • The Silent Cartographer (Part 1 – Beachhead Assault)
  • The Silent Cartographer (Part 2 – Forerunner Installation)
  • Assault on the Control Room (Part 1 – Bridge Fight)
  • Assault on the Control Room (Part 2 – Clear the Covenant)

Featuring multiple linked scenarios, each mission introduces new objectives, enemies, battlefield layouts and tactical challenges.


Fast & Accessible Board Game Action

Designed for solo or two-player gaming, Campaign Evolved combines streamlined rules with meaningful decisions. Control Master Chief as he fights, shoots, throws grenades and completes objectives, while Covenant forces are managed by either a second player or an intuitive AI system.

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Discover iconic Halo weapons and equipment including the Needler, Sniper Rifle, Rocket Launcher, Overshield and Active Camouflage as you battle Grunts, Jackals and Elite warriors throughout the campaign.


Everything You Need in One Box

Halo: Campaign Evolved – The Board Game includes:

  • Rulebook and campaign book
  • Modular map tiles
  • Cards and tokens
  • Covenant enemy standees
  • Master Chief miniature
  • Covenant Sangheili Zealot miniature

Cross-Game Content with Halo: Flashpoint

The included Master Chief (with Assault Rifle) and Covenant Sangheili Zealot miniatures come with Halo: Flashpoint unit cards, allowing them to join your skirmish battles as well.

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Players who also own Judgement, the Covenant Faction Set for Halo: Flashpoint, can further enhance their board game experience by replacing many Covenant standees with detailed plastic miniatures and unlocking two additional Campaign Evolved scenarios featuring the fearsome Hunters.


Whether you’re a lifelong Halo fan or discovering the universe for the first time, Halo: Campaign Evolved delivers an accessible tabletop adventure packed with strategy and iconic action from the Halo universe.

€49

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ODST Starter Bundle | Feet First Into Hell + Rulebook Pack

Drop feet first into battle with the UNSC’s elite Orbital Drop Shock Troopers. This starter bundle combines Feet First Into Hell with the Halo: Flashpoint Game Rulebook Pack, making it the perfect introduction for new ODST commanders.

  • Feet First Into Hell – ODST Faction Set – An ODST faction set featuring 18 miniatures, unit cards, special orders cards, dice, tokens, a New Mombasa game board, terrain pack and the Desperate Measures expansion booklet. Includes exclusive faction dice and limited edition Gunnery Sergeant Buck and Captain Veronica Dare miniatures.
  • Halo: Flashpoint Rulebook Pack (v1.5) – Learn the rules for Halo: Flashpoint with the updated 1.5 ruleset, plus a punchboard pack containing card scenery and tokens to help you get started.
Original price was: €150.Current price is: €124.99.

BUNDLE

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Banished Starter Bundle | Rise of the Banished + Rulebook Pack

Join the Banished and begin your Halo: Flashpoint journey with this essential starter bundle. Featuring the Rise of the Banished box set alongside the Halo: Flashpoint Game Rulebook Pack, this bundle gives new commanders everything they need to learn the game, build their force, and dominate the battlefield.

This Bundle Contains:

  • Rise of the Banished – Banished Faction Set – Provides everything you need to take on your Spartan opponents, including 13 Banished miniatures, cards, tokens, Banished terrain, dice, a Banished Garrison play board and the Defiance booklet. Includes exclusive faction dice and a limited edition Warmaster Atriox miniatures.
  • Halo: Flashpoint Rulebook Pack (v1.5) – Learn the rules for Halo: Flashpoint with the updated 1.5 ruleset, plus a punchboard pack containing card scenery and tokens to help you get started.
Original price was: €150.Current price is: €124.99.

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ODST Mini Starter Bundle | Desperate Measures + Rulebook Pack

Lead a small but elite UNSC strike force with the ODST Mini Starter Bundle. Combining Desperate Measures with the Halo: Flashpoint Game Rulebook Pack, this bundle offers a streamlined and affordable way to start playing Halo: Flashpoint.

This Bundle Contains:

  • Desperate Measures – ODST Expansion – includes the Desperate Measures booklet, 8 ODST miniatures, 10 player/model cards, game cards and gameplay tokens.
  • Halo: Flashpoint Rulebook Pack (v1.5) – Learn the rules for Halo: Flashpoint with the updated 1.5 ruleset, plus a punchboard pack containing card scenery and tokens to help you get started.
Original price was: €75.Current price is: €62.50.

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Banished Mini Starter Bundle | Defiance + Rulebook Pack

A compact entry point into the Banished faction. The Banished Mini Starter Bundle includes Defiance and the Halo: Flashpoint Game Rulebook Pack, giving new players an affordable and accessible way to enter the battlefields of Halo: Flashpoint.

This Bundle Contains:

  • Defiance – Banished Expansion – Includes the Defiance booklet, four Banished Jiralhanae miniatures, player/model cards, new game cards and extra tokens to expand your Halo: Flashpoint force.
  • Halo: Flashpoint Rulebook Pack (v1.5) – Learn the rules for Halo: Flashpoint with the updated 1.5 ruleset, plus a punchboard pack containing card scenery and tokens to help you get started.
Original price was: €75.Current price is: €62.50.

BUNDLE

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Halo: Flashpoint UNSC Marines

The Marine Corps makes up the largest part of the UNSC’s military strength on land, equipped for a broad spectrum of operations.

UNSC Marines are organised into fireteams, led on the ground by experienced Corporals, and bolstered by the skills of snipers, medics and communications specialists. In the field, these Marine Corps units may even be accompanied by highly trained super-soldiers from the Spartan program – such as Spartan Tomas Horvath, who plays a key role in the Battle for Zeta Halo.

This set includes:

  • 1 x Spartan Tomas Horvath
  • 1 x UNSC Corporal with M45K ‘Avenger’ Carbine
  • 1 x UNSC Medic with M6C/SOCOM
  • 1 x UNSC Marine with M41 SPNKr
  • 1 x UNSC Marine with S7 Sniper Rifle
  • 2 x UNSC Marine with BR55 Battle Rifle
  • 2 x UNSC Marine with VK78 Commando
  • 2 x UNSC Marine with Pulse Carbine
  • 2 x UNSC Marine with MA5D Assault Rifle
  • 13 x Unit Stat Cards
  • 2 x Special Order Cards
  • 1 x Zeta Halo Expansion Booklet

Note: this set is an expansion and requires a Halo: Flashpoint starter set. The latest and most balanced points values for all units in the game can be found on Halo: Flashpoint’s Index Web App.

€70

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Halo: Flashpoint Banished Reinforcements

From the Sangheili to Unggoy ‘Grunts’ and Kig-Yar ‘Jackals’, the Banished make widespread use of mercenaries and conscripts to bolster their Jiralhanae forces.

Inspired to battle by the fearsome Warmaster Atriox, these disparate species are forged into a hardened military machine. These mixed units were kept in line during the Battle of Zeta Halo by the ruthless will of Sangheili Enforcers, enacting the strategic ambitions of their warlords through decisive and often brutal action on the ground.

This set includes:

  • 1 x Sangheili Enforcer with Shock Rifle
  • 2 x Kig-Yar Freebooter with Needler & Energy Shield
  • 2 x Kig-Yar Sniper wtih Stalker Rifle
  • 2 x Unggoy Conscript with Needler
  • 2 x Unggoy Conscript with Plasma Pistol
  • 2 x Unggoy Assault with Disruptor
  • 2 x Unggoy Assault with Needler
  • 13 x Unit Stat Cards
  • 1 x Special Order Card
  • 1 x Zeta Halo Expansion Booklet

Note: this set is an expansion and requires a Halo: Flashpoint starter set. The latest and most balanced points values for all units in the game can be found on Halo: Flashpoint’s Index Web App.

€70

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Banished Sangheili Mercenaries

Following the Great Schism, entire Sangheili keeps have now pledged themselves to the Banished cause. Today, these former Covenant warriors fight alongside the Jiralhanae as seasoned mercenaries.

Note: this set is an expansion and requires a Halo: Flashpoint starter set. The latest and most balanced points values for all units in the game can be found on Halo: Flashpoint’s Index Web App.

€35

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Halo: Flashpoint Fireteam Grizzly

Expand your Spartan miniatures collection for Halo: Flashpoint. Encased in MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armour, Fireteam Grizzly brings a lethal combination of Spartan training and advanced weaponry into the combat zone.

This set contains:

  • 1 x Spartan CQB with Energy Sword
  • 1 x Spartan Gungnir with Plasma Launcher
  • 1 x Spartan HAZOP with M45 Shotgun
  • 1 x Spartan JFO with Concussion Rifle
  • 4 x Unit Profile Cards

For veteran players, note that Fireteam Grizzly contains miniatures that were previously only available within the larger ‘War Games’ expansion.

Notes: this set is an expansion and requires a Halo: Flashpoint starter set or Rulebook & Token Pack. The latest and most balanced points values for all units in the game can be found for free on Halo: Flashpoint’s Index Web App.

€35

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Fireteam Hydra

Now Available Outside of the Spartan Edition Starter Set

Gear up to become a pivotal force on humanity’s frontline with Fireteam Hydra. Bring more weapons and options into your games of Halo: Flashpoint with this pack of additional Spartans equipped with Mark VII armour (previously exclusive to the Spartan Edition starter set).

Note: this set is an expansion and requires a Halo: Flashpoint starter set. The latest and most balanced points values for all units in the game can be found on Halo: Flashpoint’s Index Web App.

€35

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Fireteam Cerberus

New Spartans and New Weapons

Stand ready to defend our worlds at all costs with Fireteam Cerberus. Expand your Halo: Flashpoint experience with this pack of additional Spartans equipped with Mark V [B] armour and new starting loadouts, including the fearsome Gravity Hammer!

Note:this set is an expansion and requires a Halo: Flashpoint starter set. The latest and most balanced points values for all units in the game can be found on Halo: Flashpoint’s Index Web App.

€35

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