
- 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: Predator Hellhound Expansion
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Alien vs Predator: Predator Hellhound Expansion is an expansion for Alien vs Predator: The Hunt Begins released in 2016 for 1–4 players and ages 8 and up. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Dice Rolling, and Modular Board.
From the publisher: The Hellhounds are a canine-like species domesticated by the Predators for use in hunting. Much like The Bloodhounds of Earth they are used to chase down prey allowing a swifter, more effective hunt to be executed. That said the Predators have also been known to release the hellhounds with intent to cause panic and thin the ranks of their opponents during battle."
Alien vs Predator: Predator Hellhound Expansion supports 1–4 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 catalogue lists Alien vs Predator: Predator Hellhound Expansion for ages 8 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: Predator Hellhound Expansion 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: Predator Hellhound 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.