Download the BattleTech Beginner Box PDF. Print out the record sheets. Grab a pencil. By the time your Griffin loses its right arm but still kicks the Wolverine in the shin for a kill, you’ll be hooked.
For that price, you aren't getting a "demo." You are getting a complete, stripped-down version of the game that focuses on the fun . Veteran players love Total Warfare because it is a 400-page legal document of how to melt a 'Mech's leg off. You don't want that. You want to shoot lasers and punch cockpits.
But here is the secret the Inner Sphere doesn’t want you to know:
Whether you are a total newbie or a veteran looking for a travel kit, here is why you need this PDF on your hard drive right now. While the physical Beginner Box retails for around $25 (and is worth every penny for the miniatures alone), the PDF version is significantly cheaper—often retailing for just $10-$15, and sometimes going on sale for less than a cup of coffee.
Why You Should Download the BattleTech Beginner Box PDF (Even If You Own the Physical Copy)
Big stompy robots have never been this easy (or cheap) to get into.
Where to buy: DriveThruRPG or the Catalyst Game Labs store.
If you’ve ever looked at the BattleTech universe from afar, you’ve probably felt a little intimidated. Between the decades of lore, the complex record sheets, and the sheer number of dice rolls, it has a reputation for being a "grognard's game."
