
- 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

Expansion for Alien vs Predator: The Hunt Begins
2016
Rules assistance for Alien vs Predator: M577 Armoured Personnel Carrier
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.

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Alien vs Predator: M577 Armoured Personnel Carrier 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, Hand Management, and Player Elimination.
The M577 is designed to be a multi-role vehicle. Despite being well-armed and armoured, this lightweight vehicle can be deployed rapidly into any theatre of war. Its hull is comprised of sheets of bonded titanium able to withstand conventional ballistics, as well as laser and plasma fire. Its only real weakness is when confronted by dedicated anti-tank weaponry. It employs a sophisticated sensor array which assists ground troops to be more efficient with their tactics, relaying battlefield info to the ground commanders over their headsets. The weaponry of the M577 can make it a very dangerous foe to get close to. On the top of it is a retractable Boyars PARS-150 phased plasma cannon turret. The barrels on this thermal kinetic cannon alternate their fire so as to not overheat, allowing the weapon to blast its enemies continuously if need be. A Republic Electric RE700 20mm gatling cannon is mounted in the front of the vehicle, which is able to switch between caseless HEAP rounds and what is affectionately known as ?Beehive? Anti-Personnel Flechettes. Finally, it is also armed with an automatic light mortar which is mounted on the roof of the carrier to be used against foes that have dug into tough defensive positions. The interior is very roomy and in addition to the driver and section commander, it can also carry weapons and other stowage, as well as up to thirteen additional personnel in yoke harnesses restraints, allowing for it to be used in orbital combat drops when carried by a UD-4L Dropship. Box set contains: 1x multipart resin APC model 1x Heist gamemode leaflet
Alien vs Predator: M577 Armoured Personnel Carrier 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: M577 Armoured Personnel Carrier 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: M577 Armoured Personnel Carrier 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: M577 Armoured Personnel Carrier belongs to these categories: Wargame, Miniatures, and Science Fiction. 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 catalogue lists Alien vs Predator: M577 Armoured Personnel Carrier 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.