HeroClix is a collectible miniatures game that uses the Clix system that centers on the world of superhero comic books, especially DC and Marvel universes.

[1] Players construct teams of comic book heroes, villains, or characters from various video games series such as Street Fighter, Gears of War, and Halo and engage in a turn-by-turn battle on grid maps based on various storyline locations.

As the figure suffers damage, the dial is turned a required number of "clicks" to reveal new stats and possibly special abilities.

Later expansions also added new card-based mechanics such as "Feats" and "Battlefield Conditions", expanding the game beyond the addition of new characters.

[2] WizKids had a prize support system for organized tournaments at comic book and hobby shops, as well as regionally and nationally, consisting of special limited edition variant figures given to winners.

National Entertainment Collectibles Association (NECA), the current owners of the HeroClix rights, resumed this practice in 2009.

While the company will still actively pursue gaming initiatives, we feel it is necessary to align our efforts more closely with Topps' current sports and entertainment offerings which are being developed within our New York office.The HeroClix property was expected to be sold off to a 3rd party in May 2009, but the two parties were unable to come to an agreement.

[6][7][8] However, Catalyst withdrew from the bids, Justin Ziran of Piñata joined Topps instead and the third company failed to get funding.

Beginning on July 28, 2009, NECA began selling the "Thor's Mighty Chariot" large figure at conventions in North America.

Team creation is restricted to a predetermined total point value for the HeroClix figures, which is usually in multiples of 100.

If for some reason you do not have the corresponding Character Card for your miniature, it is available through the Print and Play System on the WizKids Website.

HeroClix has also featured smaller runs of figures for various other franchises or series, including Assassin's Creed, BioShock, Dota 2, Gears of War, Halo, Iron Maiden, Lone Ranger, Mage Knight, Middle-earth, Pacific Rim, Star Trek, Street Fighter, and WWE.

Starting with the "Universe" series, Starter sets contained figures not found in regular booster packs.

A ClixBrick consisted of 12 shrink-wrapped boosters that included a special coupon for consumers who purchased HeroClix at their local retailer.

Consumers who sent in 12 UPC codes, the coupon, and the receipt from that one-time retail purchase received a special free figure, only obtainable through the ClixBrick offer, as well another coupon that allowed the customer to purchase the Collector's Set associated with each release at a 25% discount.

These figures are produced in a limited number and at a higher price and at times only sold at gaming or comic book conventions In 2013 HeroClix introduced the concept of a "Team Base", a larger base where figures can be slotted into for team play.