A fast-paced tabletop strategy game based on the classic BattleTech universe, where mechs, vehicles and infantry fight each other on a playing field.

Alpha Strike is faster, less detailed and uses a simplified combat system to depict larger battles without long calculations.

Normally 2 players, but teams can also play against each other. For example, in a team game, each player can take control of a lance or company if the total army consists of several lances/companies.

I would recommend this for ages 10 to 12 and up due to the rules. However, some parts of the tabletop hobby can also be played earlier, e.g. painting the units is also fun for younger children.

Usually 60-120 minutes. Depending on the size and number of units and the experience of the players.

Mech- und Fahrzeugkarten, Spielmarker, Würfel, Spielbrett/Matte und das Regelbuch. Alles Zusammen gibt es schon in der Starter-Box. Damit kann man gleich loslegen. Es geht aber auch komplett kostenlos. Ein Artikel dazu ist hier verfügbar,

Yes: Light, Medium, Heavy and Assault. They differ in terms of armor, movement, firepower and heat development.

A lance is a group of four mechs that are used together as a tactical unit in the inner sphere. In the clans, the tactical unit is the star. A star consists of five units.

Each unit has a range indication on the card which shows the range that can be used in one turn. I have summarized more information about the movement phase in a blog article.

Damage is determined via dice rolls against target values and modifiers (SATOR), depending on weapon strength and range.

Heat is generated by weapon fire and certain actions; too much heat can disable mechs or reduce their performance.

Critical hits can damage weapons, systems or armor. If the structure of a mech drops to zero, it is destroyed.

Range acts as a modifier on hit rolls – the further away, the harder to hit

Yes, the miniatures can be used without any problems. There are also miniatures from third-party manufacturers or STL files for 3D printing.

Yes, Catalyst Game Labs regularly releases expansions and new mech boxes. There are also always new STL files for 3D printing or other material from various creators. Such as new campaigns here on the site.

Typically 1:285 (6 mm) to depict large battles on small playing fields.

Yes, with house rules or customized unit cards, players can use their own designs.

On the BattleTech website of Catalyst Game Labs or in official rulebooks such as the Commander’s Edition.

Yes, e.g. forums, Discord servers and Facebook groups. It would take years to list them all here 🙂

Yes, some online apps and PDFs help with statistics, lance management and campaign progress. I have listed some of them on my links page.

At specialized tabletop stores, online retailers or directly from manufacturers like Catalyst Game Labs. I have listed some retailers on my links page.