# Guards of Atlantis: Tabletop MOBA

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2017
- **BGG Rating**: 7.3
- **BGG Rank**: #5804
- **Players**: 2-9 (Best with: 6)
- **Duration**: 90 min
- **Weight**: 2.87 / 5
- **Designers**: Artyom Nichipurov
- **Publishers**: Wolff Designa
- **Categories**: Fantasy, Miniatures, Wargame
- **Mechanics**: Area Movement, Campaign / Battle Card Driven, Grid Movement, Hand Management, Simultaneous Action Selection, Team-Based Game, Variable Player Powers

## Verdict
If you love MOBAs like League of Legends or Dota 2, Guards of Atlantis is the best tabletop adaptation. The game captures the genre's essence: teamwork, hero progression, and real-time strategy. The lack of dice makes every decision critical, and card management adds a layer of tactical depth. The experience is most intense with full teams, but even in duels, the game is a blast. Get ready for matches full of twists and epic moments!Faithful MOBA-to-tabletop translationDeep strategy with no diceTeamwork is essentialSatisfying hero progressionBest with 4+ playersModerate learning curveLanguage-dependent (needs translation)HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

## Description
Guards of Atlantis: Tabletop MOBA is a competitive board game inspired by computer MOBA games. Each player controls a unique hero, using cards to move them across the board, activate special abilities, and attack enemies. Defeating enemy minions earns coins, which can be used to level up your hero and acquire more powerful abilities. The goal is to help your minions (game-controlled units) advance to the enemy base and capture it. While it can be played with just two players, the game truly shines when two teams face off, encouraging teamwork and tactical strategies. Each hero starts with five cards but can upgrade to more powerful versions as they level up. Cards are played simultaneously and resolved in initiative order, with no dice rolls—everything depends on how you manage your hand and anticipate opponents' moves. The game is divided into rounds, with each round allowing up to four action turns. If a team loses all their minions in an area, the 'lane' is pushed, bringing surviving minions closer to the enemy base. The first team to get their minions to the opponent's base wins!

## FAQ
### How many players can play?
2 to 9 players, but the game works best with balanced teams (4, 6, or 8 players).

### How long does a game take?
About 90 minutes, but it can vary depending on the number of players and the group's experience.

### Is the game complex?
It has a moderate learning curve, especially for those unfamiliar with MOBAs, but the rules are well explained.

### Does it need translation for non-English speakers?
Yes, the game is language-dependent. Some cards and components need translation to play without issues.

### Is it good for board game beginners?
It might be a bit heavy for absolute beginners, but it's accessible for those with some strategic game experience.

### What components are included?
Hero and minion miniatures, modular board, ability cards, coin tokens, and level markers.

### Are there expansions or additional content?
The base game already offers a variety of heroes and strategies, but there are expansions that add more characters and scenarios.

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