League of Legends gameplay is a session action-RPG game that combines the intense control of a single hero with the tactical elements of team play all wrapped in the dynamic strategy of your hero's unique build and abilities.
Each player controls a champion they choose before the game begins and is part of a team of five in the normal matchmaking, or in a team of up to 5 players in practice matches. With there being a wide variety and real depth of possibilities in champion classes and play style, and many ways to build a balanced and diverse team, team composition is a persistent theme in the game.

The main matchmaking map, Sumoners Rift, features three lanes that run through the map upon which uncontrollable friendly minions march down, attacking any enemy units. The main objective is to destroy the enemies Nexus. The Nexus is the large castle near your fountain where all friendly minions spawn. This final goal is gradually achieved by first fighting the enemy team for control of the map and penetrating outer defenses, before finally getting to the base turrets defending the inhibitor structures. Inhibitors are structures that both teams have in front of their Nexus which stop the enemy from spawning super minions in each lane (i.e. there are three inhibitors, one per lane). Once you destroy the enemy inhibitor in a given lane, you
