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BattleTech: Mercenary's Handbook
Requires:BattleTech
Designed by L. Ross Babcock, III, Todd Huettel + 4 more
Published by FASA
Expansion
Moderate Depth: 30 Min Teach
Game: BattleTech
Community Snapshot
Medium complexity
~0 min
8.2 on BGG (12)
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Categories
Since 1987, BattleTech: Mercenary's Handbook has captivated fans of dice rolling and variable powers with its medium complexity design.
How It Plays
Dice Rolling
You roll dice to determine outcomes — there's always that thrilling moment of suspense before they land!
Hexagon Grid
The board uses hexagons instead of squares — this gives you more directions to move and think about.
Role Playing
You take on a character with unique abilities and make choices as them — step into someone else's shoes!
Variable Player Powers
Each player has unique abilities that make their experience different — finding the best way to use yours is half the fun.
About This Game
From the publisher: The Mercenary's Handbook is a BattleTech and MechWarrior supplement describing the mercenary way of life. It details everything from troop capabilities to a mercenary unit's expenses, and from the ins and outs of contract negotiations to the nature of 31st century warfare. Commentary and views on the Succession Wars mercenary provide a solid background for gamers who need to learn the basics of the business of war, while game rules translate these ideas into simple systems for creating a merc outfit, finding and signing with employers, and resolving an entire military campaign.…
Source: BoardGameGeek