Atlas is a tableau-building game with asymmetrical player benefits from the start based on a unique experience boost for each character in the game. Players will take on the role of a backpacker that has saved up money for the journey of a lifetime and will travel around the world. Like any long journey, your experiences will help you on your travels while your energy level may hinder you. Each experience will reward you as you learn new languages, make new friends, and complete personal goals while racing against other players for Public Goals, like buying the best Souvenirs or posting the most popular Blog Posts. Of course, you will have your own Personal Goals in hand and in mind as you travel as well.
With 234 Countries and 852 unique locations to visit, each play of Atlas creates a unique journey and offers interesting real world facts about each of these areas.
Play as diverse characters who have a special ability, personality, and language.
Strategic decisions have to be made as you balance traveling to achieve Public and Private Goals with your available energy level.
Tough decisions have to be made for every action as souvenirs are worth points to win you the title of Best Traveller in the game but could also be used to do bonus actions that might bring you closer to achieving even more experience and travel points. Which will you choose?
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