Halo Three Map Sandbox

Sandbox was released with the latest Map pack, Mythic.  It can be described as many things, but I think it is one of the best bang for your buck maps in Halo 3.  When you buy Sandbox, you are not buying just one map, you are buying three!  Each one is highly forgeable, which make it the place to do all your custom map creations.

The main level of the map can be completely redesigned using your imagination.  However, the default map and Bungie designed variants make it a highly enjoyable map.   The introduction of ‘Death Balls’ of pure energy allows you to make detailed traps throughout.  During a round, the surrounding sand dunes offer a great vantage point for a well placed sniper, or even an interesting route for a warthog.

The Crypt as it is known is located below the main arena.  It reminds you kind of like the map Foundry, but that is where it ends.  You can use various theme inspired blocks to make almost anything, from symmetrical maps, to intricate mazes.  Crypt is also a place for a good game of griffball.

The skybox is the most interesting of the three.  It is situated high above the main arena, and is basically a blank slate to design anything you want.  You can use tunnel pieces to make mazes, or various blocks to make land mass games and forts.  Beware though, that a player can fall through the skybox and die, so you need some form of way to get to each ‘island’ you make!

Sandbox is one of the more interesting maps introduced to Halo 3, and I feel with its three unique levels, it is well worth the money.