
- BGG rank
- BGG #7,470
- BGG rating
- 7.4
Alien vs Predator: The Hunt Begins (Second Edition)
- 1–3 players
- 60–120 min
- Complexity 3.6/5
- 2017

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Alien vs Predator: Alien King Expansion is an expansion for Alien vs Predator: The Hunt Begins released in 2018 for 1–3 players, 60–120 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Jarek Ewertowski and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Hand Management, and Player Elimination.
Among the largest, and most terrifying, biologics that an alien hive can bring to bear upon its enemies, is a creature dubbed the Monstrosity or “King” xenomorph. Towering several stories over its smaller brethren, this creature shakes the ground wherever it goes, causing small localized earthquakes in its wake. Near impervious to small arms fire, wounds dealt to it are regenerated almost instantly. It has been noted that when it eats its victims, its alien healing power actually speeds up, knitting even the most terrible wounds back together. At range, it can project a huge ball of acid which if it hits even a target that is dug in, will melt them to little more than a puddle of matter. When it gets in close, it will unleash a screech, killing its initial enemies and then rush in with surprising speed for a creature of its size. Its gigantic claws and long tail are able to tear tanks and infantry to pieces in equal measure. Luckily, only a handful of such creatures found in the largest xenomorph hives, has ever been catalogued by human scientists. Shipping of this product starts 16th of April 2018. Box contains: 1x multipart resin Alien King model 1x "The Bug Hunt Gamemode" booklet in English language
Alien vs Predator: Alien King Expansion 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 King Expansion 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 King Expansion 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 King Expansion has a complexity rating of 3.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-weight game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Alien vs Predator: Alien King Expansion belongs to these categories: Wargame, Movies / TV / Radio theme, and Miniatures. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Hand Management, and Player Elimination. 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 credited designers of Alien vs Predator: Alien King Expansion are: Jarek Ewertowski. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists Alien vs Predator: Alien King Expansion 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.