
- BGG rank
- BGG #7,376
- BGG rating
- 6.3
Mechwarrior: Dark Age
- 2–10 players
- 60 min
- Complexity 2.7/5
- 2002

Rules assistance for Mechwarrior: Falcon's Prey
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Mechwarrior: Falcon's Prey is an expansion for Mechwarrior: Age of Destruction Starter Pack released in 2004 for 2–10 players and ages 10 and up. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers and Action Points.
Expansion contains the Jade Falcon Clans from the classic BattleTech universe. This set also features special gray-based Limited Edition 'Mechs and new tactical options with the addition of new faction abilities like Merciless and Enhanced Imaging, and special equipment like Full Strike and Homing Beacon. Contents: 4 prepainted, fully assembled MechWarrior: Falcon's Prey miniatures (1 'Mech, 1 vehicle, and 2 infantry units) 1 rules insert
Mechwarrior: Falcon's Prey supports 2–10 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 catalogue lists Mechwarrior: Falcon's Prey for ages 10 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.
Mechwarrior: Falcon's Prey belongs to these categories: Wargame, Dice, and Miniatures. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers and Action Points. 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 Mechwarrior: Falcon's Prey as an expansion for Mechwarrior: Age of Destruction Starter Pack. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Mechwarrior: Age of Destruction Starter Pack to use it. Check that your edition of Mechwarrior: Age of Destruction Starter Pack is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.