
- BGG rank
- BGG #18
- BGG rating
- 8.4
The Lord of the Rings: Duel for Middle-earth
- 2 players
- 30 min
- Complexity 2.1/5
- 2024
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Avarium Academy is a board game released in 2015 for 2–4 players and ages 15 and up. It was designed by Jared Cheah and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Hand Management, and Take That.
Description from the publisher: In the Japanese high school-themed battle board game Avarium Academy, each player assumes the role of one of Avarium Academy's eight unique Idols and tries to win the game by: Completing their Idol's win condition, Having the most merit points at the end of the game, or Expelling all other Idols from the school to be the last one standing! Avarium Academy has a quick set-up of just five minutes while games generally take 20-30 minutes. With its unique Idols, huge variety of interactive students, and powerful and tricky schemes, Avarium Academy is a fast-paced battle board game that promises a familiar yet different experience with each game!
Avarium Academy supports 2–4 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 Avarium Academy for ages 15 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.
Avarium Academy has a complexity rating of 2.5 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.
Avarium Academy belongs to these categories: Card Game. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Hand Management, and Take That. 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 Avarium Academy are: Jared Cheah. 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 Avarium Academy 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.