BattleTech - 25th Anniversary Boxed Set

BattleTech is a science fiction tactical wargame in which players maneuver giant fighting robots ("BattleMechs," or "'Mechs") against each other (or vehicles and/or infantry). The game system includes details such as varying weapon ranges, heat generation, and discrete hit locations (torso, arms, legs, etc.). 'Mechs vary greatly by mobility and firepower, and players can choose from provided designs or take the time to create their own 'Mechs from scratch. The base game includes an introductory rulebook for new players; recent editions also include quick-start rules for an even faster orientation. The game is typically played on one or more mapsheets or mounted map boards, and there are many mapsheet and "hex" packs available for purchase or even download. The current version (released Q1 2011) is the 25th Anniversary Box Set, which features everything necessary to play the game, including: 24 unpainted, ready-to-play plastic BattleMech minis, 2 unpainted, premium-quality plastic BattleMech minis, One 12-page full-color quick-start rulebook, One 80-page full-color rulebook, Inner Sphere at a Glance, a 56-page full-color book of universe background and BattleMech technical data, A 36-page book of pregenerated BattleMech Record Sheets, One 16-page full-color Painting and Tactics Guide, Two heavy-duty cards of compiled tables, Two 18” x 24” double-sided game-board quality maps.