
- BGG rank
- BGG #664
- BGG rating
- 7.9
Star Wars: Battle of Hoth
- 2–4 players
- 30 min
- Complexity 1.9/5
- 2025

Rules assistance for BattleTech: Map Set 1
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BattleTech: Map Set 1 is an expansion for BattleTech released in 1985 for 2–6 players and 120 minutes per game. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling and Hexagon Grid.
User comment: This was the first of 6 assorted map packs to be released by FASA, expanding the available terrain for BattleTech and BattleForce games. Produced on cardstock like the maps provided in the BattleTech: 2nd Edition box set, this map set contained four maps, described as "Open Terrain", "River Valley", "Lake Area" and "City/Industrial Complex." At least two of these maps would be re-issued in later map sets, although anecdotal evidence suggests that different versions of this set were sold in different countries.
BattleTech: Map Set 1 supports 2–6 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for BattleTech: Map Set 1 is 120 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
BattleTech: Map Set 1 has a complexity rating of 1.5 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
BattleTech: Map Set 1 belongs to these categories: Wargame, Miniatures, and Science Fiction. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling and Hexagon Grid. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The catalogue lists BattleTech: Map Set 1 as an expansion for BattleTech. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need BattleTech to use it. Check that your edition of BattleTech is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.