Lost Ruins of Arnak

• Place the central board with all location icons covered by site tiles face down.

• Each player receives 2 workers, a player screen, and their starting deck: 2 compass cards, 2 journal cards, 1 magnifying glass, and 1 fear card.

• Prepare the research card market and place the starting artifacts in the revealed artifacts row.

• Shuffle the guardian cards and place one face down at each level II and III site.

• Mechanic: Deck Building · Worker Placement · Exploration

• The active player takes one action and passes the turn. The game progresses through 5 rounds tracked on the season board.

• Level II and III sites are blocked by a guardian that must be defeated by spending specific resources

• Defeating a guardian grants immediate victory points and a special artifact

• Artifacts are played as special cards and remain active on the table for the rest of the game, providing unique abilities

• Advancing on the research board unlocks permanent bonuses: extra resources, additional cards, and victory points

Victory points

The player with the most points at the end of 5 rounds wins

Point sources

Explored sites, defeated guardians, artifacts, research board position, and expedition objectives

Frequently asked questions

How many players does Lost Ruins of Arnak need?

1–4 players.

How long does a game of Lost Ruins of Arnak last?

30–120 minutes.

What is the minimum age for Lost Ruins of Arnak?

From 12 years old.