# Flashpoint: South China Sea

Flashpoint: South China Sea is a board game for 1–2 players. It plays in 30–60 minutes and is meant for ages 13 and up. Ludoya players call it best with 2. The cheapest copy in stock is $35.49 (United States).

- **Players:** 1–2 (best with 2)
- **Playing time:** 30–60 minutes
- **Minimum age:** 13+
- **Complexity:** 2.4 out of 5
- **Year published:** 2022
- **Categories:** Political, Wargame, Modern Warfare
- **Mechanics:** Simulation, Hand Management, Area Majority / Influence, Campaign / Battle Card Driven
- **Owned by:** 7 Ludoya players
- **Plays logged on Ludoya:** 4
- **Unique players:** 8

**Designers:** Harold Buchanan

**Artists:** Terry Leeds

**Publishers:** GMT Games

## Where to buy in United States

| Shop | Price | Link |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cardhaus Games | 35.49 $ | https://www.cardhaus.com/flashpoint-south-china-sea/ |
| Alphaspel | 499 kr | https://alphaspel.se/491-bradspel/170089-flashpoint-south-china-sea |
| Snafu Store | 44.95 € | https://snafustore.com/product/flashpoint-south-china-sea/ |

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## Links

- [This page](https://www.ludoya.com/games/flashpoint-south-china-sea)
- [Flashpoint: South China Sea in the Ludoya app](https://app.ludoya.com/g/flashpoint-south-china-sea)
- [BoardGameGeek entry](https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/247182)

_Data from Ludoya, updated 2026-09-19. Ratings, ownership and play counts are Ludoya's own._