How to play CS GOATs

The rules

1. 01Create a room and share the code. Up to 16 players; bot teams fill the Major to 16.
2. 02Six blind rounds: the coach first, then AWPer, Entry, IGL, Support, Lurker. 17 cards per round, 100 coins for the whole game.
3. 03You can bid on two cards per round: a first choice and a backup. Highest bids resolve first, and you win at most one card per round. Ties go to a blind rebid, then a random draw.
4. 04When the round closes, the hammer falls card by card: the hidden 1–99 rating stamps on and the highest bid wins it. A big name can still be a trap if it's from their worst year.
5. 05Missed a role? Unsold cards come back once, then the rest go free in a snake draft.
6. 06Sixteen squads play a Swiss stage and playoffs, live, with a kill feed. Every match takes 30 seconds, and the recap is yours to share.

FAQ

Is CS GOATs free?

Yes. It runs in your browser, on desktop or phone, with nothing to download and nothing to buy.

Do I need an account?

No. Pick a nickname, create a room and send the link or the code to your friends.

How many people can play?

Up to 16 in one room. Bot teams fill the rest of the Major, so there are always 16 squads. Anyone past 16 can join and watch.

How long does a game take?

About 15 minutes: six auction rounds, the leftovers, then a Major where every match takes 30 seconds.

Which players are in it?

Pros from 25 years of Counter-Strike: the 1.6 days, CS:GO and CS2. Each card is one player at one team in one year, and the coaches come from real Major runs.

Where do the ratings come from?

HLTV stats, HLTV's Top 20 of the year, trophies and how high the team was ranked that year. The ratings page explains the formula. How ratings work

Is it affiliated with Valve or HLTV?

No. CS GOATs is a fan project. Counter-Strike is a trademark of Valve Corporation.