Catalyst Game Labs Battletech Essentials Board Game

This is great. The rules are simplified, making it easy if you have new players and the short story by If michael Stackpole was great

Unless you are on the edge and want to try the game with minimal entry cost, this is not a set for you. $24 for paper map, starter rules (free on CGL websiote) and couple of plastic minis? NO thank you. If you are big Battletech gamer, this is no brainer to add to your extensive collection, everyone else avoid it. Buy $50 starter set with 8 minis so you can play few proepr games before investing further into the system. ALternatively download strater rules at CGL. They also have standees that you can print yourself.

The Battletech Essentials game delivers a great entry level set up with a gladiatorial arena match between two Solaris Games legends. The mech figures provided are excellent and the cardboard standies given allow even more mech opponents. The $20 certificate to Catalyst Game Labs stores will allow you to reduce the purchase price of additional mechs or the more advanced rulebook.

Battletech is a long time game, seeing an amazing resurgence. The Battletech Essentials box is a new product, and a great jumping off point. Be warned, there is a 40+ year collection of game lore and history hiding just below the surface.

A fantastic way to start playing Battletech, and it comes with a coupon for the Catalyst web store!

The miniatures and map are excellent, and the intro rules are a clear and easy way to introduce a new player to the rich lore of the game, or re-introduce someone who wants to get back into it.

I can’t wait till more people get this box in their hands

I just recently got into battletech and highly reccomend this for people just getting into the game. If you have fun and wanna invest more go with a game of armord combat box next!

This box introduces the arena world of Solaris VII to new and experienced players. A great way to get started while entertaining for fans who know the lore of the game.

Never in my life would I have thought Target of all places would carry Battletech stuff. This is a great time for long-time players like myself. I sincerely hope we see more Battletech merchandise at Target in the future! The Battletech Essentials box set includes everything a new player needs to jump right into the game. It not only provides the rules in a somewhat simplified format so as not to overwhelm a new player, but also provides enough of the background of the Battletech Universe to help entice players to learn more about the vast lore and history of the setting. Older players like myself will appreciate the build quality of the miniatures and the exclusive novella by Michael Stackpole. Overall a great product and I highly recommend everyone grab a copy today!

Good starting place to dip your toes Battletech. Comes with a nice coupon to help you with your next step

Overall CGL did an excellent job on this. But if you are buying this expecting the Yen Lo Wang and Legend Killer - Don't. You get a CN9-A with a claw and RFL-3N You feature the Yen Lo Wang and the Legend Killer - where are the sheets for this?

Battletech is a great game! This is a good set to get started or for collecting the miniatures. Fun to learn while still being challenging. Find a local group and join up!

This is a great buy for those just getting into Battletech or for those wanting to get limited edition mechs for their collection.