Genre: Collectible miniatures game (CMG)
Release Date: September 12, 2007
Producer: WizKids
Age: 12-years-old and up
Players: 2 + players
Overview:
The Halo ActionClix collectable miniatures game (CMG) brings the incredible content of the Halo universe to players’ tabletops via the award-winning Clix miniatures game engine. Players are able to replicate the exciting multiplayer action from all three Halo games using high-quality pre-painted, plastic miniatures of Halo characters and vehicles. WizKids’ Halo ActionClix is accessible to all levels of players and allows them to jump right into the action and enjoy Halo game mechanics, including weapon swaps, figure re-spawning and vehicle-based combat. The game also shares the same basic game mechanics as the other Clix games so players will be able to play Halo ActionClix with other Clix products.
With its easy-to-learn gameplay mechanics and low-cost booster packs, two players or more can immediately start playing. The first Halo ActionClix set will feature more than 80 unique miniature figures from the Halo universe, including preview content from Halo 3. There are two main booster pack varieties – a $10 pack (4 game figures, 4 stat cards, 2 die and 1 start-up map) and an $11 pack ( 5-figure blind pack with 5 figures, 5 stat cards, 2 dice and 2 start-up map). An average game of Halo ActionClix should take 2 players around 45 minutes.
Gameplay:
Halo ActionClix combines the core Clix game mechanics of the combat dial and combat resolution system with popular Halo game features. Halo’s respawning and weapon-swapping features makes for faster and longer gameplay. In addition, with the new character upgrade features players can use most of their collection in battles.
The gameplay replicates the multiplayer aspect of the Halo game as players field teams in battles of Halo’s USNC, Covenant or mixed teams. Battles ensue after players place their pieces in position. Each game piece has a unique combat dial that lists their constantly evolving stats, and a character card that list specific abilities of that piece. Using different “move and shoot” capabilities, as well as blocking terrain (walls and debris), players move their pieces – vying for the best shot to take down their opponent’s pieces. If a player can successfully control one of their opponent’s spawn points, they prevent them from bringing new pieces in at that point and receive rewards for doing so. Each time a player eliminates an opponent’s piece, they receive a kill token. The first player to collect five kill tokens is the winner.
The Halo ActionClix Collectible Universe:
- Launching in September, Halo ActionClix Series One will have almost 100 pieces, including the Hunter Combat Pack, the Warthog Pack and the Banshee Pack. Packs include exclusive Halo 3 preview content.
- Launching in 2008, Halo ActionClix Series Two will feature a majority of content from the Halo 3 video game.
- Exclusive figures, such as unique Master Chiefs and giant-size Hunter figures, are available through various products and promotions.
- The game features 18 different Master Chief Sculptures with various weapons and poses.
