- BGG rating
- 7.9
Rules assistance for Classic BattleTech: Map Pack – Solaris VII
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–6 players
- 120 min
- 14+
Rules assistant for Classic BattleTech: Map Pack – Solaris VII
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Classic BattleTech: Map Pack – Solaris VII is an expansion for BattleTech: Introductory Box Set released in 2004 for 2–6 players, 120 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Jordan Weisman and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Dice Rolling, and Role Playing.
About the game
Welcome to the Gaming World Check your myomers; calibrate your actuators; fine-tune your gyro; load-out the newest prototype weapons - and never forget to check with your image consultant, all while keeping your stable manager happy. On Solaris VII war is a sport and your career can die quicker than your 'Mech. Whether your stable manager is out to get you, the mafia is on your tail, or your next opponent has a piece of new technology you've never heard of before, on Solaris VII the stakes are always high and the rewards of success higher . . . provided you can seize them. Map Pack: Solaris VII provides players with information on the gaming world and the stables that run it. Additionally, a slew of new Level 3 weapons and equipment tailor-made for the close-in rough-and-tumble fighting of Solaris VII duels are included. Also provided are ten previously published Solaris VII maps, now compiled together and reprinted for the first time and including rules for using these maps in standard Classic BattleTech play. Solaris VII box set: •Boreal Reach (Davion Arena) •The Factory (Marik Arena) •Ishiyama (Kurita Arena) •The Jungle (Liao Arena) •Steiner Coliseum (Steiner Arena) Solaris - The Reaches: •Hartford Gardens (Xolara) •King of the Mountain (Xolara) •The Scrapyard (Burgton) •The Pool (Bracken Swamp) •The Mud Pit (Roland Fields)
Designers
Publishers
- Fanpro
Questions and answers
Classic BattleTech: Map Pack – Solaris VII 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 Classic BattleTech: Map Pack – Solaris VII 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.
The catalogue lists Classic BattleTech: Map Pack – Solaris VII for ages 14 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Classic BattleTech: Map Pack – Solaris VII belongs to these categories: Fighting, Wargame, and Miniatures. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Dice Rolling, and Role Playing. 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 credited designers of Classic BattleTech: Map Pack – Solaris VII are: Jordan Weisman. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists Classic BattleTech: Map Pack – Solaris VII as an expansion for BattleTech: Introductory Box Set. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need BattleTech: Introductory Box Set to use it. Check that your edition of BattleTech: Introductory Box Set is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.