LOAD: League of Ancient Defenders

About this board game

LOAD: League of Ancient Defenders is a miniature game of epic clashes for 2–6 players, with play time described as 30–90 minutes; BoardGameGeek data lists 180 minutes.

Players command mighty groups of heroes divided into two teams. Each side fights head-to-head, seeking to create enough havoc at the opposing base to force surrender. Victory depends on using every unit’s role effectively and turning unique skills and abilities against the enemy.

The battlefield is organized around lanes, where heroes and creeps maneuver to establish tactical dominance. Players coordinate attacks, move through a dangerous forest to reach other lanes, and support heroes where their assistance can change the course of the fight.

• Hero-focused combat: Use distinctive abilities and roll dice to damage opposing heroes and the enemy base.
• Mixed forces: Command an army ranging from lowly lane creeps to powerful heroes, with each unit contributing a different role.
• Tactical movement: Shift around lanes and cross the forest to launch attacks or assist allies.
• Miniature scale: Heroes are represented by 32mm models, while lane creeps use 28mm models.

LOAD combines dice-driven attacks with positional decisions across an open battlefield. Success comes from coordinating your forces, choosing when to push toward the opponent’s base, and using your heroes’ abilities to overcome enemy resistance.

With its opposing teams, detailed miniatures, and focus on tactical dominance, LOAD: League of Ancient Defenders delivers a direct battle for control of the lanes and the destruction of the enemy base.