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Spartan Academy – Learn to Play Halo: Flashpoint

22nd Jun 2026

Dan Mapleston



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Join us, and learn to play Halo: Flashpoint, the skirmish miniature wargame of heroes, villains and fireteams in the Halo Universe.

This collection of tutorial videos is perfect for if you're a brand new player, if it's been a while and you want a quick refresher, or if you've had your collection waiting on the shelf...and at last the day has arrived for it to hit the table and charge into battle!

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It's the best time ever to start, so come and learn the ropes. Then you'll be ready to jump into fleshed out factions, a growing roster of special characters, plenty of exciting scenarios, and gameplay that swings from explosive cinematic action to nail-biting tension. We know you're going to love it.

NOTE: If you're totally new and like what you see (and we're confident you will!), you'll find the best places to start your journey right HERE.


Learn to Play - Introduction to Halo: Flashpoint


Learn to Play - Getting Started with Halo: Flashpoint


Understanding Stats in Halo: Flashpoint


Movement in Halo: Flashpoint


Shooting in Halo: Flashpoint


Assaulting in Halo: Flashpoint


Understanding and Using Command Dice


Congratulations - now that you understand the basics, it's time to put all of that into action on the tabletop. We'll see you in the combat zone!

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Have you seen these?

Halo: Flashpoint Rulebook Pack (with FREE Unit Cards Update Deck)

Learn the rules for Halo: Flashpoint, the miniatures game of fast-paced tactical combat set in the Halo Universe. This pack contains the new 1.5 ruleset, plus tokens and your first pieces of card terrain.

Featuring innovative mechanics like cube-based movement, unit respawns, weapon pickups and more, discover the clean and high-energy skirmish wargame that has quickly established an international community of tabletop Halo fans.

This is your starting point. Which faction you collect, the combat zones you build, and the battles you fight are up to you. Welcome to Halo: Flashpoint.


SPECIAL OFFER: for the first print run only, this pack will also include a FREE deck of all cards revised in the latest balance update. This makes it effectively an all-in-one update pack for existing players.

$30.00

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Pre-Order Sep 2026

Halo: Flashpoint Starter Set – Spartan Edition (Updated for 2026)

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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$149.00

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Pre-Order Sep 2026

Orbital Drop – ODST New Player Bundle

Hot drop into combat, and start your Halo: Flashpoint journey in style with this comprehensive New Player Bundle.

You’ll get the game’s latest Rulebook, and the fully-featured ODST faction box – packed with ODST Troopers, UNSC faction dice, the iconic Buck & Dare (variant sculpts limited to this set), a complete New Mombasa 3D combat zone, and more!

Original price was: $169.00.Current price is: $143.65.

BUNDLE

Webstore Exclusive Pre-Order Sep 2026

Brute Force – Banished New Player Bundle


RISE in the name of Warmaster Atriox, and start your Halo: Flashpoint journey in style with this comprehensive New Player Bundle.

You’ll get the game’s latest Rulebook, and the fully-featured Banished faction box – packed with Sangheili Elites, Jiralhanae Brutes, the powerful Warmaster Atriox (variant sculpt limited to this set), Banished faction dice, a complete Banished-themed 3D combat zone, and more!

 

Original price was: $169.00.Current price is: $143.65.

BUNDLE

Webstore Exclusive Pre-Order Sep 2026