
- BGG rank
- BGG #7,112
- BGG rating
- 7.1
Squaring Circleville
- 1–4 players
- 90–120 min
- Complexity 3.1/5
- 2021

Rules assistance for Avalanche at Yeti Mountain: Inventions
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Avalanche at Yeti Mountain: Inventions is an expansion for Avalanche at Yeti Mountain released in 2016 for 1–5 players, 15–30 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Matt Wolfe and its main mechanics are Hand Management.
A set of 15 invention cards players can use once during the game to perform an ability.
Avalanche at Yeti Mountain: Inventions supports 1–5 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 Avalanche at Yeti Mountain: Inventions is 15–30 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 Avalanche at Yeti Mountain: Inventions 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.
Avalanche at Yeti Mountain: Inventions has a complexity rating of 1.5 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a 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.
Avalanche at Yeti Mountain: Inventions belongs to these categories: Racing. Its main mechanics are Hand Management. 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 Avalanche at Yeti Mountain: Inventions are: Matt Wolfe. 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 Avalanche at Yeti Mountain: Inventions as an expansion for Avalanche at Yeti Mountain. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Avalanche at Yeti Mountain to use it. Check that your edition of Avalanche at Yeti Mountain is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.