Fallout Factions finally heads to Fallout 4. See what comes in the Battle for Boston starter and why the Power Armor alone makes it a must.
If you’ve ever looked at a tabletop skirmish game (or you’ve just been playing the games or watching the show) and thought, “Cool, but where do I even start,” the Modiphius Fallout: Factions Battle for Boston Starter Set is basically waving you over like a friendly Minuteman with a questionable haircut. This box is designed to get you playing quickly while still providing enough depth to keep your crews evolving long after the first firefight.
You get the rules, the minis, the map, the terrain, the dice, the tokens, and the measuring tools. In other words, this is a true starter set that actually gets things started.
What Is Fallout: Factions?
Fallout: Factions is a miniature skirmish game for two players set in the Fallout universe. Instead of massive armies, you run a small crew, make tactical decisions on the fly, and watch your team grow across multiple games through an ongoing campaign system. That “your choices matter” vibe is the secret sauce. This is also a perfect follow-up to the Nuka World Starter Set.
It’s fast-paced, action-packed, and designed around the kind of scrappy, desperate fights you expect when everyone is arguing over the same ruined street corner.
Fallout: Factions – Battle for Boston Starter Set & MacCready: $138.98
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The Battle for Boston Starter Set is positioned as the perfect entry point into the Fallout miniatures game, and that’s not just marketing fluff. It gives you:
- Enough minis to build two full crews
- A complete 106-page rulebook
- Punch-out terrain sheets and a double-sided 3’ x 2’ battle map
- Tokens, dice, crew rosters, and a tape measure
That means you can realistically build, learn, and play without immediately falling into the classic hobby trap of “Great, now I need six more purchases before I can roll a die.”
Quick rundown of what’s included
Here is what you are working with inside the box:
- 1x 106-page rulebook
- 12 hard plastic multi-part Institute miniatures (+ bases)
- 8 hard plastic multi-part Brotherhood of Steel miniatures (+ bases)
- 4 punch-out terrain sheets
- 1 double-sided battle map (3’ x 2’)
- 1 miniatures build guide
- 100 tokens
- 12 dice
- 2 blank crew rosters
- 1 tape measure
- Plus a pre-order bonus resin mini: Legend of the Wasteland, Robert MacCready
You’re getting twenty 32mm scale multi-part hard plastic miniatures with extra bits, plus the bases. If you’re brand new to tabletop games, these still do require assembly, are unpainted, and ready for your preferred level of obsession.
The Boston Setting: Four Factions, One Big Mess
The theme here is the Commonwealth’s favorite pastime: fighting over Boston.
- The Institute shows up with advanced tech and a “we know best” attitude.
- The Brotherhood of Steel rolls in with military muscle and a mission to hoard, we mean protect, technology.
- The Railroad operates in the shadows, trying to liberate synths.
- The Minutemen rally regular people around cooperation and defense.
Even though this starter focuses on Institute and Brotherhood crews, the setting clearly tees up the bigger Fallout: Factions ecosystem. It’s a Boston sandbox where you can pick a side and start writing your own war stories.
Why the Battle for Boston Starter Set Is a Smart Buy
As a Fallout: Factions starter set, this box checks the important boxes:
- True out-of-the-box play
- Enough miniatures for two crews
- Terrain and a battle map for quick setup
- Tools and components that reduce extra purchases
- A campaign-friendly system that rewards repeat games
If you want a Fallout skirmish game that feels like scavenging, plotting, and throwing down in the ruins, this is an easy recommendation. You can treat it as a complete two-player board-game style purchase, or use it as the foundation for a longer miniatures journey.
Final Thoughts from Us on the Fallout Factions Battle for Boston Starter Set
If you like precision, secrets, and technology, the Institute is calling. If you like armor, authority, and taking what you consider “dangerous artifacts” off other people’s hands, the Brotherhood of Steel is already at your door.
Either way, the Fallout: Factions Battle for Boston Starter Set gives you a clean, satisfying way to start playing, start painting, and start building a campaign that turns Boston into your personal warzone.
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