{"product_id":"catalyst-game-labs-cat40000-battletech-battletech-starter-set","title":"Catalyst Game Labs CAT40000 Battletech Battletech Starter Set","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Catalyst Game Labs BattleTech Starter Set (CAT40000) is a two-player tactical combat board game set in a far-future science fiction universe of giant fighting mechs, introducing new players to the BattleTech system with everything needed to play out of the box. Players command squads of BattleMechs across hex-grid battlefields, managing heat, armour, and weapons fire in a game that rewards tactical thinking over luck. Designed as an entry point into the wider BattleTech tabletop wargame universe, this set is suitable for ages 14 and up, with sessions typically running between one and three hours depending on scenario size.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n  \u003cli\u003eIntroduces the core BattleTech rules in a streamlined format designed to get new players into the game quickly.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n  \u003cli\u003eIncludes pre-assembled or unpainted plastic BattleMech miniatures representing iconic designs from the BattleTech universe.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n  \u003cli\u003eHex-grid map sheets and scenario booklet provide structured, ready-to-play battles without additional terrain or setup.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n  \u003cli\u003eScales up naturally into the full BattleTech game system, making this set a genuine foundation rather than a standalone product.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n  \u003cli\u003eMilitary sci-fi theme with deep lore backing, appealing to fans of tactical wargames and science fiction settings alike.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n  \u003cli\u003ePlastic BattleMech miniatures\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n  \u003cli\u003eHex-grid map sheets\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n  \u003cli\u003eScenario booklet\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n  \u003cli\u003eQuick-start rulebook\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n  \u003cli\u003eRecord sheets\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n  \u003cli\u003eDice\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Catalyst Game Labs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49724978004205,"sku":"CAT40000","price":194.95,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2194\/5657\/files\/263237.jpg?v=1774563625","url":"https:\/\/www.hobbycity.nz\/products\/catalyst-game-labs-cat40000-battletech-battletech-starter-set","provider":"Hobby City NZ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}