
- BGG rating
- 5.8
Aliens vs. Predator: Alien Resurrection Expansion Set
- 2–3 players
- 45 min
- 1998

1997
Rules assistance for Aliens Predator
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Aliens Predator is a board game released in 1997 for 2–3 players, 45 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Ran Ackels, David Hewitt, Paul Brown, and John Myler and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Dice Rolling, and Secret Unit Deployment.
GAME SYSTEM This entry is to allow for discussion/rating of the game system as a whole. It is not for a specific product or release. Versions will appear on the individual item pages. A collectible card game set in the worlds of the Aliens and Predator films. From the starter box: "Enjoy the deadly competition between three very dangerous species. Defend humanity as the Colonial Marines, search for prey as the master hunter Predator, or live to breed as the Hive-building Aliens." The game was sold in starter decks (for Aliens, Predators, or Colonial Marines) which included 60 cards, one die, one token sheet, plus a rule book. Cards were also sold in 15 card booster packs. Online Play Tabletop Simulator Workshop mod
Aliens Predator supports 2–3 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 Aliens Predator is 45 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 Aliens Predator 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.
Aliens Predator has a complexity rating of 2.3 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-light 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.
Aliens Predator belongs to these categories: Card Game, Fighting, and Movies / TV / Radio theme. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Dice Rolling, and Secret Unit Deployment. 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 Aliens Predator are: Ran Ackels, David Hewitt, Paul Brown, and John Myler. 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 Aliens Predator as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.