
- 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: USCM Powerloader
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Alien vs Predator: USCM Powerloader 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: Caterpillar P-5000 Powered Work Loader, commonly referred to as a Power Loader. This useful piece of equipment can be found at most human colonies. Primarily used to lift and relocate heavy objects the power loader is a true asset to Human engineering and infrastructure. You can watch that puppy scream as you throw it out an air lock.
Alien vs Predator: USCM Powerloader 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: USCM Powerloader 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: USCM Powerloader 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: USCM Powerloader 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.