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# Quick-start rules & MechWarrior skill cards 2 high-quality mech miniatures Double-sided mapsheet for tactical battles BattleTech Beginner Box - Your Gateway to The World's Greatest Sci-Fi Miniatures Game Universe - by Catalyst Game Labs

**Brand:** catalyst game labs
**Price:** € 74.51
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## Summary

> 🤖 Command Your Giant Robots, Conquer Limitless Battlefields!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** BattleTech Beginner Box - Your Gateway to The World's Greatest Sci-Fi Miniatures Game Universe - by Catalyst Game Labs by catalyst game labs
- **How much does it cost?** € 74.51 with free shipping
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## Why This Product

- Trusted catalyst game labs brand quality
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## Key Features

- • **Endless Replayability:** Create custom missions and house rules to keep your mech battles fresh and fiercely competitive.
- • **Portable & Ready to Play:** Compact, lightweight box perfect for gaming on-the-go or casual meetups with friends.
- • **Immersive Sci-Fi Universe:** Dive into rich lore and epic stories that fuel your imagination beyond the tabletop.
- • **Jumpstart Your Mech Command:** All-in-one beginner box with miniatures, rules, and maps to launch your BattleTech journey instantly.
- • **Strategic Depth Made Simple:** Quick-start rules and MechWarrior cards let you master tactical gameplay without overwhelm.

## Overview

The BattleTech Beginner Box by Catalyst Game Labs is a comprehensive starter set designed for newcomers to the iconic sci-fi miniature wargame. Featuring two detailed mech miniatures, quick-start rules, MechWarrior skill cards, and a tactical mapsheet, this portable box delivers an accessible yet deep strategic experience. Perfect for teens and adults alike, it offers a gateway into a vast universe of mech combat, rich storytelling, and endless gameplay possibilities.

## Description

Embark on an extraordinary journey with the 'BattleTech Beginner Box,' your gateway to the world's greatest sci-fi miniature wargame and RPG universe. BattleTech is renowned for its epic stories, versatile gaming experiences, and the promise of limitless adventures that appeal to all types of players. Whether you're an enthusiast of miniatures, RPG play, hobby painting, or immersive fiction, BattleTech offers something for everyone. And it all starts with the 'BattleTech Beginner Box.' This comprehensive set serves as your first step into this fascinating universe. It includes two high-quality miniatures, quick-start rules, a mapsheet, MechWarrior cards that represent your MechWarrior's unique skills, dice, and more. It's everything you need to dive headfirst into the thrilling world of BattleTech. The game is a unique fusion of strategy, sci-fi, and miniature warfare, making it perfect for newcomers while remaining engaging for players of all skill levels. Utilize your tactical skills, lead your Mechs into battle, and immerse yourself in a gaming experience that will keep you coming back for more. No matter your level of expertise, the 'BattleTech Beginner Box' promises an unforgettable journey into the realm of armored combat. Whether you're new to the game or a seasoned commander, this box is your ticket to hours of immersive, strategic gameplay.

Review: Good to try the game, but if you like the game you will want more - What is this Battletech game about? Think of a chess game where pieces do not die easily. They are giant robots (called mechs) that fight back. You have weapons and you have armor. When center torso is destroyed (where fusion reactor is) or when head is destroyed (where pilot is) a mech is destroyed. Think of chess with some basic math for kids. Indeed I have found that parents are using this game to keep primary school kids sharp in math. The game requires you to measure distances, convert situations to numbers, sum, convert numbers to locations. I advise to buy pairs of colored dice, so kids do not need paper, just dice. See the images on how to improve your game. I bought about 70 dice. That would be enough to play a game with 8 robots. It makes the game more fun for kids, and easier for adults. Dice must be bought separately, this game has only one pair of white dice. Battletech tabletop game comes in two flavors: * Battletech beginner box. plastic 2 miniatures. 1 double sided sheet with flat terrain map. Simplified rules. Cheaper. * Battletech a game of armored combat. 8 miniatures. 2 double sided sheet terrain map. Standard rules. If you are not sure if you are going to like Battletech, beginner box is an affordable way to give it a try. I recommend to buy both. Beginner box first. The beginner box game provides some punched cardboard terrain bits so you may want to use these bits to modify terrain in the center of the map to make it more interesting. * If you are a super casual gamer who finds chess complicated, you may want to start using this beginner box. * If you liked this beginner box and the idea of mechanized combat in a tabletop game, and you want MORE, you may want to buy the standard box. The beginner box does not have enough rules to unfold the whole potential and problems of mechanized robot combat. If you are a casual tabletop gamer like I am, you may find the rules intimidating. You may like the visual guide in youtube "Battletech fan" channel that has a Lego instruction manual style. If you intend to play a lot, beginner box will soon will be small in scope and variety, so you may want the standard box. How do you know if you will like Battletech? Battletech is a tabletop simulator of robot combat. That means that attention to detail and imagination is needed. If you prefer instant gratification or you do not like to imagine anything, like Jenga, Battletech may not be for you. But if you are willing to read rules and dedicate time to simulate the inner workings of a robot, sacrificing time for realism, you may love this game. Also Battletech has more than 80 novels published. Some people say Battletech is game of thrones with robots, but indeed Game of Trones came about one decade after Battletech. The most accurate description I could give you about the fiction behind Battletech is that it is like Dune with giant robots. Battletech is a great game to keep kids sharp in math, but novels have mature content, so I would not advise to buy them for kids. You do not need to learn the fiction to enjoy the game. But the stories help to give context to the universe of the game. Unlike other games like Warhammer 40K, you do not have too many restrictions to build your forces, the community of gamers is super friendly and it is easier to learn Battletech than Warhammer 40k. Battletech does not become repetitive in time like Warhammer 40K. If you already bought the beginner box and you find yourself thirsty for more variety, because you already played the scenario described in the manual, you may create missions of search and destroy, defend a target, and capture the flag. For ground targets you may imagine target has 10, 25 or 40 points of armor, and if a target is a turret, you may arm the target with a weapon. I use bottle caps to represent buildings to destroy, or turrets. Also you may use tokens to represent obstacles or impenetrable indestrictible walls to turn your map into a maze, to make your game more interesting. As you see you may create house rules to play the game and add more variety. Or you may imagine stories of a brave mechwarrior knight in a shiny robots going to rescue a princess from an evil man who pilots a giant robot. As you can see, the universe of Battletech has no boundaries. It is a great system, a classic that was born 30 years ago and it still thrives. Classics never age.
Review: Great Beginner Set - This is a great beginner set for anyone who is wanting to get into Battletech or Alpha Strike. It does contain two mechs with some paper cutouts for more, so you can get a lot of mileage out of this set. It's the perfect set to determine if you really want to play the game which you really should if you like wargaming.

## Features

- Your Epic Journey Begins: The BattleTech Beginner Box - Perfect for Newcomers to This Acclaimed Sci-Fi Miniature Wargame
- Explore a Vast Universe: Immerse Yourself in Rich Lore, Epic Stories, and Diverse Gaming Experiences
- All-Inclusive Starter Set: This Box Includes Two High-Quality Miniatures, Quick-Start Rules, Mapsheet, and More
- MechWarrior Skills: Utilize Unique Abilities with MechWarrior Cards for Enhanced Strategy
- The BattleTech universe, known for epic sci-fi warfare and intricate mech combat, offers diverse products from board games to miniatures to novels, delivering unparalleled gaming experiences for all.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0B5YNQF8F |
| Age Range Description | Teen |
| Best Sellers Rank | #442,293 in Toys & Games ( See Top 100 in Toys & Games ) #2,793 in Game Pieces |
| Brand Name | Catalyst Game Labs |
| Color | Green |
| Container Type | Box |
| Customer Package Type | Standard Packaging |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 808 Reviews |
| Educational Objective | Develop strategic thinking and planning skills, enhance knowledge of science fiction and fantasy themes |
| Included Components | BattleTech Beginner Box Mercs |
| Item Dimensions | 11.9 x 9.3 x 2.2 inches |
| Item Dimensions L x W | 11.9"L x 9.3"W |
| Item Type Name | Board Game |
| Item Weight | 0.6 Kilograms |
| Manufacturer | Catalyst Game Labs |
| Manufacturer Maximum Age (MONTHS) | 1188.0 |
| Manufacturer Minimum Age (MONTHS) | 168.0 |
| Material Type | Cardboard |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Number of Players | 2 |
| Operation Mode | Manual |
| Other Special Features of the Product | Portable |
| Package Quantity | 1 |
| Power Source | Manual |
| Size | Medium |
| Subject Character | Battletech |
| Theme | Strategy |
| UPC | 810038457352 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: What are miniatures that the box comes with?**
A: The second edition box comes with a Griffin and a Vindicator instead of the Wolverine found in the earlier box.

**Q: How big are the mechs?**
A: 2 inch about

**Q: What Platforms? Windows 10?**
A: This is not a PC game, this is the Beginner box for the table-top miniatures game.

**Q: Is this suitable for a 10 year old boy? Is it one or two player?**
A: It is a 2 player game, as for being suitable for a 10 year old boy, it depends if he is patient and likes a some crunchy rules. It is a pretty easy rule set but some kids might not have patience for it. However, if he likes giant mechs figt each other, it's a good introduction to Battletech. Also the 2 mechs that come with the box are cool and there's lots of cardboard mechs and acessecories to make the game  replayable for quite a while.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good to try the game, but if you like the game you will want more
*by L***A on October 17, 2020*

What is this Battletech game about? Think of a chess game where pieces do not die easily. They are giant robots (called mechs) that fight back. You have weapons and you have armor. When center torso is destroyed (where fusion reactor is) or when head is destroyed (where pilot is) a mech is destroyed. Think of chess with some basic math for kids. Indeed I have found that parents are using this game to keep primary school kids sharp in math. The game requires you to measure distances, convert situations to numbers, sum, convert numbers to locations. I advise to buy pairs of colored dice, so kids do not need paper, just dice. See the images on how to improve your game. I bought about 70 dice. That would be enough to play a game with 8 robots. It makes the game more fun for kids, and easier for adults. Dice must be bought separately, this game has only one pair of white dice. Battletech tabletop game comes in two flavors: * Battletech beginner box. plastic 2 miniatures. 1 double sided sheet with flat terrain map. Simplified rules. Cheaper. * Battletech a game of armored combat. 8 miniatures. 2 double sided sheet terrain map. Standard rules. If you are not sure if you are going to like Battletech, beginner box is an affordable way to give it a try. I recommend to buy both. Beginner box first. The beginner box game provides some punched cardboard terrain bits so you may want to use these bits to modify terrain in the center of the map to make it more interesting. * If you are a super casual gamer who finds chess complicated, you may want to start using this beginner box. * If you liked this beginner box and the idea of mechanized combat in a tabletop game, and you want MORE, you may want to buy the standard box. The beginner box does not have enough rules to unfold the whole potential and problems of mechanized robot combat. If you are a casual tabletop gamer like I am, you may find the rules intimidating. You may like the visual guide in youtube "Battletech fan" channel that has a Lego instruction manual style. If you intend to play a lot, beginner box will soon will be small in scope and variety, so you may want the standard box. How do you know if you will like Battletech? Battletech is a tabletop simulator of robot combat. That means that attention to detail and imagination is needed. If you prefer instant gratification or you do not like to imagine anything, like Jenga, Battletech may not be for you. But if you are willing to read rules and dedicate time to simulate the inner workings of a robot, sacrificing time for realism, you may love this game. Also Battletech has more than 80 novels published. Some people say Battletech is game of thrones with robots, but indeed Game of Trones came about one decade after Battletech. The most accurate description I could give you about the fiction behind Battletech is that it is like Dune with giant robots. Battletech is a great game to keep kids sharp in math, but novels have mature content, so I would not advise to buy them for kids. You do not need to learn the fiction to enjoy the game. But the stories help to give context to the universe of the game. Unlike other games like Warhammer 40K, you do not have too many restrictions to build your forces, the community of gamers is super friendly and it is easier to learn Battletech than Warhammer 40k. Battletech does not become repetitive in time like Warhammer 40K. If you already bought the beginner box and you find yourself thirsty for more variety, because you already played the scenario described in the manual, you may create missions of search and destroy, defend a target, and capture the flag. For ground targets you may imagine target has 10, 25 or 40 points of armor, and if a target is a turret, you may arm the target with a weapon. I use bottle caps to represent buildings to destroy, or turrets. Also you may use tokens to represent obstacles or impenetrable indestrictible walls to turn your map into a maze, to make your game more interesting. As you see you may create house rules to play the game and add more variety. Or you may imagine stories of a brave mechwarrior knight in a shiny robots going to rescue a princess from an evil man who pilots a giant robot. As you can see, the universe of Battletech has no boundaries. It is a great system, a classic that was born 30 years ago and it still thrives. Classics never age.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great Beginner Set
*by Z***N on January 27, 2025*

This is a great beginner set for anyone who is wanting to get into Battletech or Alpha Strike. It does contain two mechs with some paper cutouts for more, so you can get a lot of mileage out of this set. It's the perfect set to determine if you really want to play the game which you really should if you like wargaming.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A fast paced easy to pick up & play rules lite version of BattleTech
*by D***G on March 22, 2021*

BattleTech is a war game of Mechs, it's been around so it is overwhelming where to start. this is the BEST way to get into BattleTech. you get 2 high quality plastic mechs, cardboard extra minis and everything you need to start a game. it is rules light, so the extra bits aren't in this version of the game. there are 2 scenarios to play, one-on-one mech battle, and 4v4 mech battles with the mech cardboard cut outs. once you want more rules for the game, get the A Game of Armored Combat box, there is a Combo box that is sold on Amazon so i highly recommend that! overall, fun game, take your time to read the rules, and it'll make sense in combat and it is pretty fast paced.

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