Mantic Firefight

Mantic Firefight is a large-scale sci-fi tabletop wargame set in the Warpath universe, designed to represent full military engagements rather than small skirmishes. Where Deadzone focuses on elite squads and close-quarters combat, Firefight expands the scope to platoon- and company-level battles, featuring infantry formations, vehicles, heavy weapons, and battlefield support units. The game emphasizes tactical movement, combined-arms coordination, and objective control across open battlefields.

Firefight is built to be approachable while still offering strategic depth. Its streamlined ruleset avoids unnecessary complexity, allowing players to field sizable armies without games becoming slow or unwieldy. With alternating activations, meaningful terrain interaction, and a strong focus on scenario play, Mantic Firefight delivers cinematic sci-fi warfare that rewards positioning, timing, and smart list construction rather than raw dice luck.

How is Firefight played?

Designed for fast-paced skirmish gameplay, Firefight focuses on small unit tactics rather than large-scale battles. Players command squads of soldiers, vehicles, and specialist units from various factions, each with its own unique abilities and playstyles.

The game uses a simple and streamlined rules system, making it accessible to both new and experienced players. Key features include dynamic activation sequences, allowing for interactive and strategic gameplay, and the use of command dice to influence actions and outcomes on the battlefield.

Factions in Firefight?

The factions in Firefight include:

1. Enforcers - Elite human soldiers with advanced technology.
2. Forge Fathers - Space dwarfs with powerful armor and weaponry.
3. Asterians - High-tech alien race with robotic constructs.
4. Plague - Mutated humans and monsters spreading a deadly virus.
5. Marauders - Organized orc mercenaries.
6. Veer-myn - Rat-like scavengers with overwhelming numbers.

Is there a special game board for Firefight?

The game is played on a modular board, which can be customized with various terrain pieces to create diverse battlefields. Firefight emphasizes tactical decision-making, positioning, and effective use of unit abilities to achieve victory objectives.