Bolt Action Starter Set – Island Assault! (Third Edition)

Bolt Action Starter Set – Island Assault! (Third Edition) – 28mm (1/56)

Start your island-hopping campaign and bring the Pacific Theatre of World War II to your tabletop with Bolt Action: Island Assault! (Third Edition).

This action-packed starter set pits the United States Marine Corps against determined Japanese island defenders, recreating some of the most brutal and hard-fought battles of the war.

Perfect for newcomers and experienced wargamers alike, Island Assault! provides everything you need to begin playing Bolt Action.

Two Opposing Forces

Inside the box you’ll find two detailed plastic forces ready to clash:

United States Forces

• 12 × Hard plastic 28mm US Marines (USMC)
• 1 × Plastic 1/56 scale M3A1 Half-track

Japanese Forces

• 12 × Hard plastic 28mm Japanese Infantry
• 1 × Plastic 1/56 scale Chi-Ha Medium Tank

These balanced forces are ideal for learning the game and replaying cinematic Pacific engagements.

Learn as You Play

Inside the box is a QR code linking to a free downloadable Bolt Action Field Manual. This step-by-step guide walks you through:

• Building your models
• Understanding the hobby basics
• Playing introductory missions
• Learning key Bolt Action mechanics

Once you’ve completed the starter missions, you can move on to the included A5 Bolt Action: Third Edition rulebook and expand your games even further.

Battlefield in a Box

Island Assault includes everything needed to create an immersive tabletop battlefield:

• Ruined East Asian Shanty MDF scenery
• Double-sided paper gaming mat
• Bolt Action Order Dice
• Dice bag
• 10 six-sided dice
• Plastic pin markers and templates sprue
• Cardboard quick-reference rules sheet insert

Product Details

• System: Bolt Action (Third Edition)
• Product: Island Assault! Starter Set
• Scale: 28mm (1/56th)
• Material: Plastic miniatures
• Assembly Required: Yes
• Supplied: Unassembled and unpainted

Plastic infantry sculpted by Wojciech Flis.
Studio miniatures painted by Andrés Amián.

Whether you’re taking your first steps into tabletop wargaming or expanding your Pacific Theatre collection, Bolt Action: Island Assault! is a comprehensive and exciting way to begin your campaign.