- BGG rating
- 7.6
Expansion for BattleTech: A Game of Armored Combat
Classic BattleTech: Starterbook – Sword and Dragon
2007
Rules assistance for Classic BattleTech: Starterbook – Sword and Dragon
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–6 players
- 120 min
- 12+
- Complexity 2.6/5
Rules assistant for Classic BattleTech: Starterbook – Sword and Dragon
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Classic BattleTech: Starterbook – Sword and Dragon is an expansion for BattleTech: A Game of Armored Combat released in 2007 for 2–6 players, 120 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Role Playing, and Hexagon Grid.
About the game
A new series, the Starterbooks are a perfect way to jump into the further excitement of the Classic BattleTech universe once players have tried their hands at BattleTech. Starterbook: Sword and Dragon provides a short synopsis of the conflicts between the ancient enemies of House Davion and House Kurita, as well as a brief history and personal dossiers on the members of these two legendary combat commands. Including record sheets for everyone in the command - which includes eight, never-before-seen ’Mech variants - as well as a unique track system that allows players to develop their own scenarios, players will be firing autocannons and tossing PPC lightning at one another in no time! The Classic BattleTech Introductory Box Set is required to use Starterbook: Sword and Dragon. Expands: BattleTech BattleTech: Introductory Box Set
Publishers
- Catalyst Game Labs
Questions and answers
Classic BattleTech: Starterbook – Sword and Dragon 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: Starterbook – Sword and Dragon 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: Starterbook – Sword and Dragon for ages 12 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: Starterbook – Sword and Dragon has a complexity rating of 2.6 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-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.
Classic BattleTech: Starterbook – Sword and Dragon belongs to these categories: Fighting, Wargame, and Science Fiction. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Role Playing, 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 Classic BattleTech: Starterbook – Sword and Dragon as an expansion for BattleTech: A Game of Armored Combat. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need BattleTech: A Game of Armored Combat to use it. Check that your edition of BattleTech: A Game of Armored Combat is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.