--- product_id: 476191923 title: "Catalyst Game Labs Battletech Alpha Strike Box Set" brand: "catalyst game labs" price: "€ 191.62" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.gr/products/476191923-catalyst-game-labs-battletech-alpha-strike-box-set store_origin: GR region: Greece --- # Streamlined fast-play Alpha Strike rules 12 detailed BattleMech miniatures Includes terrain, buildings & punchboards Catalyst Game Labs Battletech Alpha Strike Box Set **Brand:** catalyst game labs **Price:** € 191.62 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > ⚔️ Dominate the future battlefield with speed, strategy, and style! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Catalyst Game Labs Battletech Alpha Strike Box Set by catalyst game labs - **How much does it cost?** € 191.62 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.gr](https://www.desertcart.gr/products/476191923-catalyst-game-labs-battletech-alpha-strike-box-set) ## Best For - catalyst game labs enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted catalyst game labs brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Complete Starter Kit:** Everything you need to jump into the 32nd-century battlefield—miniatures, rulebook, terrain, cards, dice, and more. - • **Deep Sci-Fi Universe:** Dive into a rich lore-filled setting where every mech has a unique battlefield role shaping your tactical decisions. - • **Fast-Paced Mech Combat:** Experience quick, strategic gameplay with streamlined Alpha Strike rules designed for rapid, engaging mech warfare. - • **Accessible Modern Ruleset:** Simplified mechanics allow larger formations and faster turns without sacrificing strategic depth. - • **Command a Futuristic Force:** Lead 12 iconic BattleMech miniatures from Clan and Inner Sphere factions for immersive sci-fi tactical battles. ## Overview The Catalyst Game Labs Battletech Alpha Strike Box Set delivers a complete, fast-play miniatures wargame experience featuring 12 fully assembled BattleMech miniatures, streamlined rules for quick tactical combat, and all necessary components including terrain, cards, and dice. Perfect for both newcomers and veterans, it offers a rich sci-fi universe and accessible gameplay that fits modern tabletop gaming demands. ## Description (Battletech Alpha Strike) is a fast play miniatures wargame that brings the iconic BattleTech universe to your tabletop with streamlined rules designed for modern strategy gamers. Players command a force of Clan or Inner Sphere BattleMechs and use movement fire arcs range bands and special abilities to outmaneuver and outfight opponents on open terrain or built up environments. Each Mech is represented by a fully assembled miniature paired with an Alpha Strike card that summarizes its battlefield role and combat profile so players can deploy lances quickly and focus on tactical decision making. This box set provides everything needed to start playing including a complete rulebook a fiction primer that introduces the setting 12 Mechs in new poses or variants MechWarrior cards Battlefield Support cards punchboard terrain cardstock buildings and dice. Alpha Strike’s streamlined mechanics allow larger engagements with faster resolution while preserving meaningful choices and combined arms depth that long time fans expect from BattleTech. Whether you are new to the universe or expanding an existing collection this starter set delivers a fully featured entry point into a legendary sci fi wargaming franchise. Review: Value and Fun - Five Stars! Alpha Strike: A Stellar Entry Point and a Blast to Play! The BattleTech: Alpha Strike box set has absolutely blown me away! As someone who's always been intrigued by the BattleTech universe but intimidated by the classic rules, this set is a dream come true. Alpha Strike delivers all the strategic depth and thrilling mech combat I craved, but in a streamlined, fast-paced format that's incredibly easy to pick up and play. The value for money is exceptional. The box is packed with beautifully sculpted miniatures, a clear and concise rulebook, and enough terrain to create immersive battlefields right out of the box. The miniatures themselves, while being a certain type of 3d print, have amazing detail and are a joy to paint. Gameplay is where Alpha Strike truly shines. The rules are intuitive and keep the action moving at a brisk pace, eliminating the downtime that can sometimes bog down tabletop games. Every turn is filled with tense decisions and explosive combat, and the variety of mechs included allows for a ton of strategic depth and replayability. Whether you're a seasoned BattleTech veteran looking for a faster-paced alternative or a complete newcomer eager to dive into the world of giant stompy robots, the Alpha Strike box set is an absolute must-have. It's a fantastic product that delivers on all fronts, and I can't recommend it highly enough. Five stars! Review: Another 5-star — buy it already! - For the newbies to Alpha Strike, and BattleTech, give me a moment while I talk to those who are already fans. This set has been recently priced reduced by 20%. If you haven’t bought it already, there’s no excuse now. Miniatures — The miniatures alone are worth the price of admission. You get 13 mechs (2 IS Lances, 1 Clan Star), 1 of which is unique and a few new variants from the Battle Packs. But it never hurts to have a spare Timberwolf or Locust. Buildings — The buildings are a smidge less thick than the Dropzone Commander card stock buildings, but better scale (DZ buildings are a bit too large). Use them carefully and they should last fairly well. Trees — The trees are thick chipboard, and should have no durability issues. I’ll probably still use Woodland Scenics trees, but if you don’t have terrain these work well. Counters — The movement counters are also thick chipboard, and that means you’ll need fewer dice cluttering the table to mark your mechs. Rule Reference card — Also made of thicker cardstock than prior box sets. Very durable. Rules — 39 pages. If you don’t have the hardback, this has pretty much everything you need for a base game that doesn’t include non-mech units. Primer — Short reference on the current major factions for newbies. Nothing fans won’t already know. Short story — Fun little piece of fiction to get you in the BattleTech mood. For newbies: Alpha Strike is a trimmed down skirmish version of the BattleTech miniatures game that allows for fast play at the cost of some tactical options. The original BattleTech has hit locations, weapon heat management, and some other tactical considerations that can slow down play a lot. Alpha Strike streamlines that to make a 4v4 mech game lasts under 2 hours once you know the rules. A large skirmish will probably last less than 4 hours. BattleTech, on the other hand probably doubles the play time unless you have very knowledgeable players… so for folks coming from other complex skirmish games like 40K, the play time is refreshingly quick once you learn the basics. Also, Catalyst won’t nerf your units every few years to sell new rule books or minis. While Alpha Strike is relatively new, “Classic” BattleTech is largely the same game for the last 40 years. Rules updates have only been made to fix broken stuff, not to sell new books. BattleTech and Alpha Strike are really growing due to very successful recent Kickstarters and the community is really chill. This set is a fantastic introduction… and as I noted, the miniatures alone are worth the price. Welcome to the BattleTech universe. You’ll like it here. ## Features - COMMAND A FUTURISTIC FORCE – Lead 12 highly detailed BattleMech miniatures including iconic Clan and Inner Sphere designs as you launch fast play armored engagements across tactical sci fi battlefields. - FAST PACED MECH COMBAT – Use streamlined Alpha Strike rules to maneuver units coordinate fire and resolve attacks quickly while maintaining the depth and combined arms strategy the BattleTech universe is known for. - DEEP SCI FI UNIVERSE – Enter the 32nd century and fight for the Great Houses Clans or Periphery in a lore rich setting where every Mech has a battlefield role and tactical decisions shape the outcome of cinematic engagements. - ACCESSIBLE MODERN RULESET – Alpha Strike simplifies classic BattleTech mechanics into quicker turns and larger formations with unit cards scenario options terrain pieces and everything needed for immediate play. - COMPLETE STARTER EXPERIENCE – Includes 12 assembled miniatures rulebook fiction primer Alpha Strike cards MechWarrior cards terrain punchboards buildings dice and tools required to begin mech warfare on your tabletop. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B0BBP489DM | | Age Range Description | Teen | | Best Sellers Rank | #43,260 in Toys & Games ( See Top 100 in Toys & Games ) #86 in Game Pieces | | Brand Name | Catalyst Game Labs | | CPSIA Cautionary Statement | Choking Hazard - Small Parts, No Warning Applicable | | Color | Brown | | Customer Package Type | Standard Packaging | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 508 Reviews | | Edition | Standard Edition | | Educational Objective | Develop critical thinking, strategic planning, and decision-making skills | | Game Mechanics | Cooperative | | Genre | Wargame | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00810038457598 | | Included Components | Battletech Alpha Strike Box Set | | Indoor Outdoor Usage | Indoor | | Item Dimensions | 11.6 x 9.4 x 2.5 inches | | Item Dimensions L x W | 11.6"L x 2.5"W | | Item Type Name | board game | | Item Weight | 2.3 pounds | | Language | English | | Manufacturer | Catalyst Game Labs | | Manufacturer Maximum Age (MONTHS) | 1188 | | Manufacturer Minimum Age (MONTHS) | 168 | | Manufacturer Part Number | 35690CAT | | Manufacturer Warranty Description | No Warranty | | Material Type | Cardboard | | Minimum Age Recomendation | 14 | | Model Number | CAT35690 | | Number of Items | 1 | | Number of Packs | 12 | | Number of Players | 6 | | Operation Mode | Manual | | Rulebook Availability | Printed Included | | Set Name | Alpha Strike | | Size | 287.6 cubic inches | | Subject Character | Timber Wolf, Warhawk, Atlas, Fire Moth, Nova, Pouncer, Archer, Blackjack, Locust, Phoenix Hawk, Warhammer, Wasp, Wraith | | Theme | Mystery | | UPC | 810038457598 | | Unit Count | 1 Count | ## Images ![Catalyst Game Labs Battletech Alpha Strike Box Set - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/712Iv4-Kf3L.jpg) ![Catalyst Game Labs Battletech Alpha Strike Box Set - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71DEP9MVLmL.jpg) ![Catalyst Game Labs Battletech Alpha Strike Box Set - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71VmHooC2-L.jpg) ![Catalyst Game Labs Battletech Alpha Strike Box Set - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/613gQhXOHGL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Value and Fun *by Z***E on March 24, 2025* Five Stars! Alpha Strike: A Stellar Entry Point and a Blast to Play! The BattleTech: Alpha Strike box set has absolutely blown me away! As someone who's always been intrigued by the BattleTech universe but intimidated by the classic rules, this set is a dream come true. Alpha Strike delivers all the strategic depth and thrilling mech combat I craved, but in a streamlined, fast-paced format that's incredibly easy to pick up and play. The value for money is exceptional. The box is packed with beautifully sculpted miniatures, a clear and concise rulebook, and enough terrain to create immersive battlefields right out of the box. The miniatures themselves, while being a certain type of 3d print, have amazing detail and are a joy to paint. Gameplay is where Alpha Strike truly shines. The rules are intuitive and keep the action moving at a brisk pace, eliminating the downtime that can sometimes bog down tabletop games. Every turn is filled with tense decisions and explosive combat, and the variety of mechs included allows for a ton of strategic depth and replayability. Whether you're a seasoned BattleTech veteran looking for a faster-paced alternative or a complete newcomer eager to dive into the world of giant stompy robots, the Alpha Strike box set is an absolute must-have. It's a fantastic product that delivers on all fronts, and I can't recommend it highly enough. Five stars! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Another 5-star — buy it already! *by R***R on January 6, 2023* For the newbies to Alpha Strike, and BattleTech, give me a moment while I talk to those who are already fans. This set has been recently priced reduced by 20%. If you haven’t bought it already, there’s no excuse now. Miniatures — The miniatures alone are worth the price of admission. You get 13 mechs (2 IS Lances, 1 Clan Star), 1 of which is unique and a few new variants from the Battle Packs. But it never hurts to have a spare Timberwolf or Locust. Buildings — The buildings are a smidge less thick than the Dropzone Commander card stock buildings, but better scale (DZ buildings are a bit too large). Use them carefully and they should last fairly well. Trees — The trees are thick chipboard, and should have no durability issues. I’ll probably still use Woodland Scenics trees, but if you don’t have terrain these work well. Counters — The movement counters are also thick chipboard, and that means you’ll need fewer dice cluttering the table to mark your mechs. Rule Reference card — Also made of thicker cardstock than prior box sets. Very durable. Rules — 39 pages. If you don’t have the hardback, this has pretty much everything you need for a base game that doesn’t include non-mech units. Primer — Short reference on the current major factions for newbies. Nothing fans won’t already know. Short story — Fun little piece of fiction to get you in the BattleTech mood. For newbies: Alpha Strike is a trimmed down skirmish version of the BattleTech miniatures game that allows for fast play at the cost of some tactical options. The original BattleTech has hit locations, weapon heat management, and some other tactical considerations that can slow down play a lot. Alpha Strike streamlines that to make a 4v4 mech game lasts under 2 hours once you know the rules. A large skirmish will probably last less than 4 hours. BattleTech, on the other hand probably doubles the play time unless you have very knowledgeable players… so for folks coming from other complex skirmish games like 40K, the play time is refreshingly quick once you learn the basics. Also, Catalyst won’t nerf your units every few years to sell new rule books or minis. While Alpha Strike is relatively new, “Classic” BattleTech is largely the same game for the last 40 years. Rules updates have only been made to fix broken stuff, not to sell new books. BattleTech and Alpha Strike are really growing due to very successful recent Kickstarters and the community is really chill. This set is a fantastic introduction… and as I noted, the miniatures alone are worth the price. Welcome to the BattleTech universe. You’ll like it here. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Topnotch Streamlined game of Classic Battletech *by D***N on May 26, 2025* Battletech Alpha Strike is a streamlined tabletop miniatures version of Classic Battletech a game of giant mecha combat. It captures all of the feel of mobile mecha combat set in the Battletech universe. The miniatures are high quality resin, highly detailed, durable, and come unpainted. The game system is straight forward, quick moving, move-counter move. The game provides cards for the mechs included in the game with all of their combat capabilities for tracking damage etc. But unlike the Classic game significantly scaled down and so making the game move much much faster. The game is very popular and played by many clubs and at almost all sci fi, historical, and fantasy gaming conventions and game stores. Finally Alpha Strike has a huge amount of online support both by Catalyst Labs the game maker and the Gaming community. There is an easy to use online database where you can find and print out the data cards with the stats for almost all of the Mechs known in the Battletech Universe. The box set comes with everything you need to get started and to play a huge variety of missions. ## Frequently Bought Together - Catalyst Game Labs BattleTech Alpha Strike Box Set – Sci-Fi Mech Miniatures Wargaming - Fast Play Starter Set for Strategy Game Enthusiasts, Brown - BattleTech Game of Armored Combat 40th Anniversary by Catalyst Game Labs, Strategy Board Game, for 2 Players and Ages 14+ - BattleTech: Clan Invasion Box Set Expansion - Sprawling Sci-Fi Board Game Warfare in the BattleTech Universe By Catalyst Game Labs --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.gr/products/476191923-catalyst-game-labs-battletech-alpha-strike-box-set](https://www.desertcart.gr/products/476191923-catalyst-game-labs-battletech-alpha-strike-box-set) --- *Product available on Desertcart Greece* *Store origin: GR* *Last updated: 2026-08-23*