BattleTech (or "BT") is a science-fiction tactical wargame in which players battle one another with various war machines. The heart of the game is the "BattleMech": a giant fighting robot; typical games have each player controlling from 1-4 'Mechs. Vehicles, infantry, power armour, aircraft and other unit types also exist. 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 game is typically played on one or more mapsheets or mounted map boards; optional rules are also available for hexless play. 

The main component of the current generation of BattleTech is a series of core rulebooks, the central one being Total Warfare, which contains the main rules for the game (the 2018 reprint is up-to-date in terms of errata fixes). TechManual contains construction rules for 'Mechs and other units, for those who want to create their own custom units.

• 2-20 players
• estimated time: 90 minutes
• for 12 years old and older

- $74.95