Intruder (1980)

Intruder

Intruder is a solitaire science fiction microgame published in 1980 by Task Force Games. The game is based on the movie Alien, where a young alien life form has escaped from the labs of the space station Prometheus and hunts members of the crew as it matures and gains new abilities, moving randomly each turn.

Why is Intruder Popular?

Intruder is a popular game among solitaire gamers and sci-fi enthusiasts. It is a quick game with gameplay lasting only 45 minutes. The game is significant because it is based on the popular movie Alien and allows players to experience the thrill of hunting down an alien life form in a space station.

Game Components of Intruder

– 1 11″ x 17″ map
– 1 sheet of 88 counters
– 1 rulebook

Game Setup of Intruder

The game is set up by placing the counters on the map and randomly determining the starting location of the alien.

Gameplay Mechanics of Intruder

The game is played in turns, with the player controlling the crew and the alien moving randomly each turn. The player must search the space station for the alien and either capture it when it is young or kill it in its later life stages before crew losses become unacceptable.

Game Objective of Intruder

The objective of the game is to find and capture or kill the alien before it kills too many crew members.

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