
- BGG rank
- BGG #88
- BGG rating
- 8.0
Star Wars: Imperial Assault
- 2–5 players
- 60–120 min
- Complexity 3.3/5
- 2014

Rules assistance for Alien vs Predator: Alien Facehuggers
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Alien vs Predator: Alien Facehuggers is an expansion for Alien vs Predator: The Hunt Begins released in 2016 for 1–3 players, 60–120 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Dice Rolling, and Modular Board.
From the Publisher: Facehugger is terrifying parasatoid which only purpose is to implant an embryo in victim's body by attaching itself to its mouth. While its strong tail and bony finger-alike limbs grip your throat, all you want is to grasp for air. And that's your last mistake you will ever make, when creature will get inside your body and turn you into Xenomorph's host. Absolute classic monster from horror and sci-fi genre - the infamous Facehugger is available now as an add-on to core AVP The Hunt Begins game. Miniatures are Single Piece ones, that means no assembly is required. Box consists of: 5x resin miniatures 1x card
Alien vs Predator: Alien Facehuggers supports 1–3 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 listed playing time for Alien vs Predator: Alien Facehuggers is 60–120 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Alien vs Predator: Alien Facehuggers for ages 12 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.
Alien vs Predator: Alien Facehuggers belongs to these categories: Wargame, Miniatures, and Science Fiction. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Dice Rolling, and Modular Board. 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 Alien vs Predator: Alien Facehuggers as an expansion for Alien vs Predator: The Hunt Begins. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Alien vs Predator: The Hunt Begins to use it. Check that your edition of Alien vs Predator: The Hunt Begins is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.