League of Legends facts for kids
Quick facts for kids League of Legends |
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Logo variant from 2019
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| Developer(s) | Riot Games |
| Publisher(s) | Riot Games |
| Director(s) | Andrei van Roon |
| Producer(s) | Jeff Jew |
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| Genre(s) | MOBA |
| Mode(s) | Multiplayer |
League of Legends (LoL), often called League, is a super popular video game made by Riot Games. It came out in 2009. This game is a multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA) game. This means many players battle each other online in a special arena.
League was inspired by a custom map from another game called Warcraft III. The creators at Riot Games wanted to make a whole new game just like it. Since 2009, League has been free-to-play. You can download and play it without buying the game. You can buy cool new looks for your characters if you want to. The game works on computers using Microsoft Windows and macOS.
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How to Play League of Legends
In League of Legends, two teams of five players fight each other. Each team tries to protect their side of the map. At the same time, they try to attack the other team's side.
Champions and Abilities
Every player controls a special character called a "champion." There are many champions to choose from. Each champion has unique powers and a different way of playing. Some champions are good at attacking, while others are better at defending or helping their teammates.
Getting Stronger in the Game
During a match, your champion can become more powerful. You do this by earning experience points. You also collect gold. You can use this gold to buy special items. These items make your champion stronger. The goal is to defeat the other team's champions and push into their base.
Winning a Match
The main way to play League is on a map called Summoner's Rift. To win, your team must fight its way to the enemy base. Then, you need to destroy their "Nexus." The Nexus is a big building located deep inside their base.
What People Think of League
League of Legends has received many good reviews from players and critics. People liked how easy it was to start playing. They also loved the cool designs of the champions. The game's overall quality and fun gameplay were also praised.
League of Legends as an Esport
League of Legends is the biggest esport in the world. Esports are like professional sports, but with video games. There are many regional leagues where teams compete. These leagues all lead up to a huge yearly event. This event is called the League of Legends World Championship.
Watching the World Championship
The 2019 World Championship was watched by over 100 million different people. At its busiest, 44 million people were watching at the same time during the finals. You can watch these games on websites like Twitch and YouTube. Sometimes, they are even shown on TV sports channels like ESPN.
Images for kids
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Four champions in the bottom lane of Summoner's Rift, surrounded by minions. The red health bars indicate that they are opposing players.
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Riot Games' West Los Angeles headquarters (2015)
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The 2015 League of Legends World Championship final in Berlin
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See also
In Spanish: League of Legends para niños
