- BGG rating
- 7.4
RE-LOAD
- 2–6 players
- 90–180 min
- Complexity 3.0/5
- 2018
- BGG rank
- BGG #13,521
- BGG rating
- 6.4
LOAD: League of Ancient Defenders
2016
Rules assistance for LOAD: League of Ancient Defenders
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- 2–6 players
- 90–180 min
- 13+
- Complexity 2.7/5
Rules assistant for LOAD: League of Ancient Defenders
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LOAD: League of Ancient Defenders is a board game released in 2016 for 2–6 players, 90–180 minutes per game, and ages 13 and up. Its main mechanics are Area Movement, Dice Rolling, and Action Points.
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About the game
LOAD is a miniature game of epic clashing action! In LOAD, players take control of mighty group of heroes separated in 2 teams, clashing in head-to-head fights, all in an attempt to wreak enough havoc on their opponent’s base and force them to surrender! Your army ranges from lowly creeps to powerful heroes, each with their own roles to fulfill. It is up to you to use their unique skills and abilities to best your foes on the open field. In LOAD you will coordinate attacks, daringly step through dangerous forest to reach other lanes and assist your heroes, all in attempt to reach opponent’s base and secure victory. In 30-90 minutes, you will use abilities of your heroes by rolling dice to damage opponents heroes and base. Heroes are represented by 32mm scale models and Lane creeps by 28mm scale models that are moved around the board to establish tactical dominance.
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Publishers
- Archon Studio
Questions and answers
LOAD: League of Ancient Defenders supports 2–6 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 LOAD: League of Ancient Defenders is 90–180 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 LOAD: League of Ancient Defenders for ages 13 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.
LOAD: League of Ancient Defenders has a complexity rating of 2.7 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.
LOAD: League of Ancient Defenders belongs to these categories: Fighting, Dice, and Miniatures. Its main mechanics are Area Movement, Dice Rolling, and Action Points. 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 catalogue lists LOAD: League of Ancient Defenders 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.