Even since the spring of 2008, Grifball has been a staple of the Halo matchmaking experience. Find out how to play Grifball in matchmaking in each of the games below.
Every Grifball map and gametype in matchmaking was created by the Grifball community. For more Grifball maps, or to submit your own, please visit our map forums.
Grifball is not currently available in Halo 3 matchmaking. Although Grifball made its matchmaking debut in the Spring of 2008 in a Halo 3 Double XP playlist, the matchmaking hoppers have not been updated since 2011.
Grifball has had a permanent playlist in Halo: Reach since shortly after the game launched. New Armor Abilities in the game opened the door for several new Grifball variants.
Vanilla Grifball with no armor abilities.
Grifball with sprint and evade. Do a barrel roll!
Play Grifball as Elites with no armor abilities.
Grifball with Elites and evade.
Grifball with limited jetpacks.
Grifball with unlimited jetpacks. The sky’s the limit!
Grifball has had a permanent playlist in Halo 4 since shortly after the game launched.
The newbie-friendly Grifball gametype consists of one long round where the Grifball respawns after every score. Players automatically catch the ball when it is thrown to them.
Grifball Pro mimics Grifball league settings by ending the round after every score. Players do not automatically catch the ball when it is thrown to them.
Players are each equipped with a thruster pack for easy maneuverability.
It’s Grifball crossed with Ricochet. Toss the ball for a score or run it in for even more points.
The exact settings used on the Pro Circuit. Rounds end after every score and player assassinations are disabled.
Grifball is not yet available in matchmaking on the Master Chief Collection, although it is available to be played in custom games. Search the gamertag Grifball Maps to download maps and gametypes.
The basic Grifball gametype consists of one long round where the Grifball respawns after every score. Players can use all Spartan Abilities, including the Ground Pound, Charge, Slide, and Thrusters.
