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St. Louis Public Library Board Games @ Central

Welcome to the Board Games @ Central LibGuide! This guide provides information about the board game collection at the St. Louis Public Library's Central Branch.

Battletech Beginner Box

From the Librarian: BattleTech Beginner Box is a fast-paced, tactical miniatures game where players command giant mechs in epic combat, perfect for those looking to dive into the expansive BattleTech universe. With its mix of strategic gameplay, customizable units, and a rich sci-fi narrative, this starter set offers everything you need to explore the legendary world of armored mech battles.


 

From the Publisher: From the Publisher: 

DEPLOYMENT IN THREE...TWO...ONE...

BattleTech is the world's greatest armored combat game, filled with epic stories and gaming experiences to satiate any player: miniatures to RPG play, hobby painting to fiction, and beyond. The BattleTech Beginner Box is the first step on that fantastic journey and includes everything you need to get started: two high-quality miniatures, quick-start rules, a mapsheet, cards to represent your MechWarrior's unique skills, dice, and more. 

Do you have what it takes to plant the banner of victory and become a legend? Leap into the action and find out!

CONTENTS

2 high-quality, fully assembled (unpainted) miniatures 
12-page Rulebook
8 wet-erase Record Sheets
24 page fiction novella
4-page Universe Primer
4 Pilot Cards
One 18" x 22" full color paper map (double-sided)
Punchboard of additional BattleMechs and terrain
2 dice

Game Details

Players 2-6
Playtime 120 Min
Complexity 2.5/5
Skills/Mechanics Miniature Strategy/Dice Rolling