BattleTech Celebrates 40th Anniversary With New Edition Of The Original Board Game
Jon Bitner
5/20/2024
The tactical sci-fi franchise, BattleTech, is turning 40 this year, and it's celebrating by launching a new edition of the original board game. Since its debut in 1984, the BattleTech franchise has branched out to video games, novels, TV, and more, but the series started as a tabletop board game dubbed BattleTech: A Game of Armored Combat. As such, BattleTech's 40th Anniversary Edition will be worth checking out whether you're a longtime fan who wants to commemorate the occasion or a newcomer interested in trying the classic game for the first time. It's available to preorder now at Amazon for $60 ahead of its June 12 release. BattleTech 40th Anniversary Edition $60 The first thing you'll notice about this edition is its box art, which has been updated for the game's 40th anniversary. Inside the box you'll find eight miniatures, a 56-page rulebook, a 16-page record sheet, a 16-page universe primer, a 24-page fiction novella. You'll also find a bunch of cards and dice, giving you everything you need to dive into the two-player game. Preorder at Amazon If you'd prefer to check out BattleTech sooner, you'll be glad to know that a variety of board games and expansions are on sale ahead of the 40th Anniversary Edition's launch. Your best bet is to check out the original game, which is discounted to $48 (down from $60). However, there's a cheaper BattleTech: Beginner's Box for $24, so give it a look if you want something more affordable.BattleTech isn't the only classic board game that recently celebrated its 40th anniversary. The fantasy adventure game Talisman: The Magical Quest Game, which originally released in 1983, is making a comeback. Unlike BattleTech, it's not easy to find a reasonably priced copy of Talisman, as it's been out of print for awhile and hasn't received a new edition since 2008. Preorders are now open for the fifth edition of Talisman ahead of its August 1 release date.Continue Reading at GameSpot...
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