- BGG rank
- BGG #555
- BGG rating
- 7.1
Flash Point: Fire Rescue
- 2–6 players
- 45 min
- Complexity 2.2/5
- 2011
- BGG rank
- BGG #10,433
- BGG rating
- 6.8
Flash Point
2010
Rules assistance for Flash Point
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- 1–6 players
- 30 min
- 12+
- Complexity 2.1/5
Rules assistant for Flash Point
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Flash Point is a board game released in 2010 for 1–6 players, 30 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Kevin Lanzing and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Dice Rolling, and Cooperative Game.
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About the game
Introduction A fire has erupted in a large home, threatening the property and its occupants. As the first responders to the fire, players must enter the home to rescue the people trapped inside. Resources are scarce, and time is not an ally. As the fire spreads out of control, victims are endangered and the building approaches collapse. Players must cooperate to mount a successful rescue effort. Objective Flash Point is a fully cooperative game, meaning that players win or lose together. To win, players must rescue the victims trapped inside a burning home. The players fail if three or more people die, or if the house collapses from structural failure. Features Fire and smoke spread, interact, flashover and explode through an innovative mechanic. Chain reactions are possible and very deadly. Fully cooperative gameplay where players must work together to overcome the fire and rescue trapped victims. Game scales well, accomodating as few as 1 and as many as 6 players. Solitaire is an option! Two ways to play: the Basic Game introduces key concepts and is a great way to teach new players. The Advanced game adds specialists, two drivable rescue vehicles, hazardous materials, and random start conditions. Multiple difficulty levels accommodate the widest range of player ability and invite replay. Two houseplans are included. Each presents its own challenges.
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- (Self-Published)
- The Game Crafter, LLC
- Clockwork Colossus Games
Questions and answers
Flash Point supports 1–6 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for Flash Point is 30 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Flash Point for ages 12 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Flash Point has a complexity rating of 2.1 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Flash Point belongs to these categories: Adventure. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Dice Rolling, and Cooperative Game. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of Flash Point are: Kevin Lanzing. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists Flash Point as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.