One of the really fun things about PAX was trying new things, especially things that we wouldn't probably try under normal cicrumstances. One of those things was WhizKids Halo ActionClix. The game follows the same general premise as the HeroClix line but with rules that were revised to bring about a more uptempo style of play. One of the most interesting ideas was that of bringing about fast respawns similar to that of the multiplayer mode of Halo. You can build your team of 5 combatants any way you want, including facing your opponent with 5 Master Chiefs.
One of the really fun things about PAX was trying new things, especially things that we wouldn't probably try under normal cicrumstances. One of those things was WhizKids Halo ActionClix. The game follows the same general premise as the HeroClix line but with rules that were revised to bring about a more uptempo style of play. One of the most interesting ideas was that of bringing about fast respawns similar to that of the multiplayer mode of Halo. You can build your team of 5 combatants any way you want, including facing your opponent with 5 Master Chiefs.
As we played through the training game, we learned there was definitely an advantage to mixing units who had lots of spend and those with a focus on power. Additionally you get bonuses for “killing” your opponents units, which can be accumulated to upgrade a unit from your reserve forces (for example, a couple kills lets you turn Master Chief into Master Chief with a sniper rifle).
In the end, Chuck emerged victorious, but we both had a lot of fun playing. Below is the press release announcing the launch of Halo ActionClix this week to coincide with the release of Halo 3. With my 360 out of commission, it looks like this game is the only way I’m going to get any Halo next week.
WIZKIDS LAUNCHES HALO ACTIONCLIX SEPTEMBER 19, 2007
Collectable Miniatures Game Features Exclusive Halo 3 Preview Content
September 18, 2007 (Bellevue, WA) — WizKids Inc., creator of runaway hit games like HeroClix®, Pirates of the Spanish Main™ and the Star Wars™ PocketModel™ trading card game (TCG), announced today that itis launching its Halo® ActionClix® collectable miniatures game (CMG) this week. The Halo ActionClix game can be purchased at retail chains such as Target, Frys and Game Stop, as well as at local hobby and game stores.
The Halo ActionClix CMG brings the incredible content of the Halo universe to the tabletop 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, prepainted plastic miniatures of Halo characters (such as Master Chief™ and the Flood) and vehicles (such as the Warthog and Banshee). Each unit has a unique combat dial that lists the unit’s constantly evolving stats and a character card that list specific abilities of that piece. Using different “move and shoot” capabilities, players move their units and vie for the perfect shot.
Halo ActionClix is accessible to all levels of players, letting them jump right into the action and enjoy Halo game mechanics like weapon swapping, figure respawning and vehicle-based combat.The game also shares basic game mechanics with other Clix product lines, so players will be able to play Halo ActionClix with other Clix products.
“With Halo, we are launching our new ActionClix line, which takes great video game content and combines it with our revolutionary Clix game play engine,” said Lax Chandra, WizKids® president. “With its well-developed characters and intense game play, Halo was a slam dunk for our ActionClix brand. Now a week before Halo 3 hits the shelves, Halo fans can for $10 delve into the Halo universe deeper than ever before with over 90 characters and vehicles that include Halo 3 previews.”
As part of the launch, WizKids worked with Target to offer an exclusive Halo ActionClix 2-Pack with pre-orders for the Halo 3 Xbox 360 game. The promotion, which runs through September 16, includes Master Chief and Elite Halo figures. These miniatures can be obtained only through this offer and will be made available when customers pick up their Halo 3 games at Target beginning September 25, 2007.
WizKids’ Halo ActionClix: Series One set features more than 90 units, including those found in the Hunter Combat Pack, Warthog Vehicle Pack and Banshee Vehicle Pack. Series One is packaged in two main Game Pack varieties: a $9.99 pack (four units, four character cards, two dice, rules, tokens and a map) and a $10.99 pack (five units, five character cards, rules, tokens and a map). Players can even purchase the largest figure that WizKids has ever created — the Scarab, from Halo 3. Available at hobby game stores, this figure (MSRP $249.99) is an actual game piece that measures 20″ x 20″ x 24″.
