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What New Board Games to Expect in April

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Written by Iris from EPN

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    Looking to refresh your assortment this spring? In this month’s spotlight: two brand-new BattleTech game releases that add depth and firepower to your tabletop game lineup.

    Staying up-to-date with the latest game releases is key to keeping your store relevant. In that way you’ll attract new customers and encouraging returning ones. Expanding your assortment with popular, well-established franchises is a smart way to strengthen your offering and drive interest across a broad customer base. 

    In this blog, we shine a spotlight on two exciting new additions to the BattleTech game line, just in time for the franchise’s 40th anniversary. Not currently offering BattleTech? This is a great moment to discover its potential and break into the fast-growing miniature segment

    At the end of this article, we’ll give you a sneak peek at what to expect in May.

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    BattleTech Explained: A Proven Hit in the Miniatures Segment

     

    BattleTech is a tactical miniature wargame set in the thirty-first century, where players command powerful war machines in futuristic combat. At the heart of the game are BattleMechs—giant walking robots—each customizable and unique in firepower, mobility, and armor. But the battlefield is more than just Mechs: players can also deploy vehicles, infantry, aerospace units, and more for rich, combined-arms gameplay.

    BattleTech offers a layered experience that grows with the player. Entry-level box sets like the Beginner Box and A Game of Armored Combat introduce the basics with ready-to-play Mechs and maps. Players ready for more can dive into expanded rules, advanced units, and deeper narrative campaigns through titles like Clan Invasion and the BattleMech Manual.

    Beyond the gameplay, the brand is backed by a rich sci-fi universe and a loyal, active community. With decades of lore and regular new content, it offers players much more than a one-off game. It’s a full hobby experience.

    For retailers looking to expand into the miniature gaming segment, BattleTech is a proven, long-standing brand. It has a wide appeal and strong repeat engagement through its modular product line and loyal player base.

    BattleTech Battlefield Support: Objectives

    This battlefield support pack includes four plastic miniatures designed to enhance both classic BattleTech and Alpha Strike gameplay. It features essential battlefield units like artillery, command, and medical support. Ideal for scenario building and objective-based missions. Also included are three dry-erase cards for Alpha Strike and three crew cards, adding extra tactical layers and flexibility to missions.

    BattleTech Legendary Mechwarriors Pack II

    This pack contains five high-quality miniatures. Four reposed or variant BattleMechs and one exclusive Combat Vehicle, each tied to iconic MechWarrior characters from the BattleTech universe. Perfectly compatible with both the classic BattleTech tabletop game and Alpha Strike. This pack also includes five dry-erase cards to support streamlined Alpha Strike play, plus five unique Pilot Cards to add narrative depth and tactical variety.

    Highlights include a retooled Marauder with extra dorsal weapon options and the SM1 Tank Destroyer, available exclusively in this set. 

    Recommended for retailers with customers who...

    • Are part of (or curious about) the growing BattleTech community
    • Enjoy collecting and painting detailed miniatures
    • Prefer scenario-based or narrative-driven gameplay
    • Play BattleTech and are looking to expand their experience
    • Value games with strong world-building and long-term replayability

     

    Sales Perspective: Why It Belongs in Your Store

    BattleTech continues to be a standout brand in the growing miniature game segment. With its deep lore, active community, and modular product range, it encourages repeat purchases and long-term engagement. 

    These new releases are ideal for expanding existing collections and offering added value to engaged players. While not intended as entry points, they complement the BattleTech Beginner Box perfectly, providing new miniatures, characters, and tactical options.

    Adding BattleTech to your assortment strengthens your store’s appeal to strategy gamers, with products that offer depth, variety, and a loyal customer base.

    What’s Coming in May?

    Enough about BattleTech—let’s take a quick sneak peek at what’s hitting the shelves next month. In May, two expansions and a paint set for Heroscape will be added to the EPN lineup:

    The detailed miniatures from these sets pair perfectly with the brand-new Heroscape Paint Set, ideal for hobbyists who want to bring their armies to life.

    But that’s not all—two exciting new dice games are also on the way:

    These sets introduce the iconic X-Men heroes to the Dice Throne universe and are fully compatible with the entire Dice Throne ecosystem. A must-have for fans of fast-paced, hero-driven gameplay!

    Now is the ideal time to refresh your assortment with strong new titles like BattleTech and the upcoming May releases. Keep your store relevant with titles that drive engagement and repeat visits.

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