The legendary Atlantis is shrouded in so many stories and myths that it is said to have completely drowned in one night. Atlantis Exodus takes place in the 5 years before the sinking. The players and their respective kings must try to save as many of their subjects as possible to take their acquired knowledge and skills to another world and time.

The Atlantis city roundel with its rotation mechanism constantly presents the kings with new challenges, as the possible actions are constantly changing, forcing them to reconsider and adapt their chosen strategies.