1989 · Science Fiction

Aliens

Players reenact three combat scenarios drawn from the film, putting marines and Ripley into pitched battles against swarming extraterrestrials. Maps, character cards and counters use movie photography to track movement, line of sight and hit locations as marines advance, search, and defend tight corridors and chambers. Gameplay is tactical and fast-paced: players coordinate fire, suppressions, and movement while managing short marine life spans and escalating alien threats. Optional rules and variants increase difficulty or introduce alternate “what if” setups, and an expansion adds additional scenarios and forces for broader replay.

groupPlayers

1–9 best 1

schedulePlaying time

90 min

cakeAge

10+

psychologyComplexity

2.2 / 5