- BGG rating
- 6.9
Flash Point: Fire Rescue – Fire Academy Challenge
- 2–6 players
- Complexity 2.2/5
- 2011
- BGG rank
- BGG #555
- BGG rating
- 7.1
Flash Point: Fire Rescue
2011
Rules assistance for Flash Point: Fire Rescue
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–6 players
- 45 min
- 10+
- Complexity 2.2/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Flash Point: Fire Rescue
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Answers come from the official rulebook, with the page to check.
Flash Point: Fire Rescue is a board game released in 2011 for 2–6 players, 45 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Kevin Lanzing and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Dice Rolling, and Square Grid.
Expansions
- BGG rating
- 7.6
Flash Point: Fire Rescue – Urban Structures
- 2–6 players
- 45 min
- Complexity 2.2/5
- 2011
- BGG rating
- 7.6
Flash Point: Fire Rescue – 2nd Story
- 2–6 players
- 45 min
- Complexity 2.2/5
- 2012
- BGG rating
- 7.6
Flash Point: Fire Rescue – Dangerous Waters
- 2–6 players
- 45 min
- Complexity 2.3/5
- 2013
- BGG rating
- 7.7
Flash Point: Fire Rescue – Extreme Danger
- 2–6 players
- 45 min
- Complexity 2.3/5
- 2013
- BGG rating
- 7.6
Flash Point: Fire Rescue – Honor & Duty
- 2–6 players
- 45 min
- Complexity 2.2/5
- 2014
- BGG rating
- 8.0
Flash Point: Fire Rescue – Tragic Events
- 2–6 players
- 45 min
- Complexity 2.2/5
- 2017
- BGG rating
- 7.6
Flash Point: Legacy of Flame – Game Boards
- 1–6 players
- 2025
- BGG rating
- 4.7
Flash Point: Back in Action
- 1–6 players
- 60 min
- 2026
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About the game
The call comes in... "911, what is your emergency?" On the other end is a panicked response of "FIRE!" Moments later you don the protective suits that will keep you alive, gather your equipment and rush to the scene of a blazing inferno. The team has only seconds to assess the situation and devise a plan of attack – then you spring into action like the trained professionals that you are. You must face your fears, never give up, and above all else work as a team because the fire is raging, the building is threatening to collapse, and lives are in danger. You must succeed. You are the brave men and women of fire rescue; people are depending on you. This is what you do every day. Flash Point: Fire Rescue is a cooperative game of fire rescue. There are two versions of game play in Flash Point, a basic game and expert game. In both variants, players are attempting to rescue 7 of 10 victims from a raging building fire. As the players attempt to rescue the victims, the fire spreads to other parts of the building, causing structural damage and possibly blocking off pathways through the building. Each turn a player may spend action points to try to extinguish fires, move through the building, move victims out of the building or perform various special actions such as moving emergency vehicles. If 4 victims perish in the blaze or the building collapses from taking too much structural damage, the players lose. Otherwise, the players win instantly when they rescue a 7th victim. The expert variant included in the game adds thematic elements such as flash over, combustible materials, random setup, and variations on game difficulty from novice to heroic. The game includes a double sided board with two different building plans and several expansion maps are available.
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Publishers
- Devir
- Broadway Toys LTD
- asmodee
- Hobby Japan
- Heidelberger Spieleverlag
- Magellan
- FunBox Jogos
- 999 Games
- MINDOK
- Bard Centrum Gier
- Indie Boards & Cards
- Elznir Games
Questions and answers
Flash Point: Fire Rescue supports 2–6 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: Fire Rescue is 45 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: Fire Rescue for ages 10 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: Fire Rescue has a complexity rating of 2.2 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: Fire Rescue belongs to these categories: Adventure. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Dice Rolling, and Square Grid. 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: Fire Rescue 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: Fire Rescue 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.