Overview
At a glance
Is this game right for my group?
ABG editorial scores on a 1–5 scale.
Harder to teach
High replayability
Highly interactive
Scales well
Deep strategy
More strategic control
How it plays
How does it play?
Command thirteen BattleMechs across terrain-rich, large-scale engagements using measured movement, firing arcs, range, cover, and streamlined unit cards.
Core mechanisms
Key systems that shape the decisions players make.
Dice Rolling
Roll dice to introduce uncertainty into actions, production, movement, or resolution.
Line of Sight
Visibility between pieces determines valid targets, movement, or effects.
Measurement Movement
Measure physical distance to determine how far pieces may move.
Scenario Campaign
Play linked or standalone scenarios with their own setup, objectives, and consequences.
Variable Player Powers
Each player has different abilities, restrictions, or strategic advantages.
Roles with Asymmetric Information
Use Roles with Asymmetric Information as a recurring structure for player decisions and resolution.
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Read the full game description
BattleTech: Alpha Strike Box Set is a complete entry point for commanding large formations of BattleMechs with the faster Alpha Strike rules. Thirteen assembled miniatures, fold-up buildings, trees, counters, support cards, pilot cards, and unit cards turn the table into a three-dimensional battlefield. Players measure movement, manage firing arcs and range bands, exploit line of sight and terrain, and weigh each unit’s Target Movement Modifier against the need to claim a better attack position. The system preserves BattleTech’s factional flavor and tactical combined-arms feel while resolving battles on a broader scale than the classic hex game.
