Lost Ruins of Arnak

Lost Ruins of Arnak – an award-winning blend of deck-building and worker placement where players lead expeditions to explore a mysterious island, uncover ancient artifacts, and overcome fearsome guardians.

The island holds untold secrets—gather your tools, dispatch your archaeologists, and conquer the unknown! Lost Ruins of Arnak challenges you to balance discovery, resource management, and tactical depth in an unforgettable adventure.

How the Game Works

Each round, you perform one key action with your archaeologists—discover new sites, dig at explored locations, research technological advances, overcome guardians, or buy helpful cards. Managing your actions and card-driven engine is essential to progress and survival.

As the game unfolds over five rounds, you'll explore new locations (awakening guardians), refine your deck, advance along the research track for powerful bonuses, and gather resources necessary to outscore your rivals.

Why You’ll Love It

• ✅ A seamless fusion of deck-building and worker placement mechanics
• ✅ Dynamic exploration—with new sites and guardians unlocking each round
• ✅ Intense strategic decision-making around resource allocation and deck efficiency
• ✅ Gorgeous art and component design capturing the thrill of discovery
• ✅ Robust solo mode and superb scalability from 1 to 4 players
• ✅ High replay value, enhanced further with acclaimed expansions

🧩 Game Details

• 🧩 Players: 1–4
• ⏱️ Playtime: 30–120 minutes
• 🎂 Age: 12+
• 🗂️ Genre: Strategy, Deck-Building, Worker Placement
• 🎯 Complexity: Medium – deep yet accessible
• 🔁 Replayability: Very High – expanding strategies with each play
• 🎮 Great for fans of: innovative hybrids, exploration strategy, engine-building games

What’s in the Box

• Main game board (double-sided), supply and player boards
• 110 cards (Items, Artifacts, Fear, etc.)
• Archaeologist and research tokens, site, idol, guardian, and assistant tiles
• Resources: coins, compasses, tablets, arrowheads, jewels
• Rulebook and quick reference sheets

How to Play

Watch this concise, step-by-step tutorial to learn setup, action types, card management, and research mechanics:

Click above to visualize gameplay flow and strategic decision-making as it unfolds.

Featured Review

See Tom Vasel's insightful review, where he breaks down game mechanics, pacing, and why this title shines in its genre:

Click above for expert analysis on depth, replayability, and thematic immersion.

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