# Lost Ruins of Arnak: The Search for Professor Kutil

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2021
- **BGG Rating**: 8.6
- **BGG Rank**: —
- **Players**: 1 (Best with: 1)
- **Duration**: 30-60 min
- **Weight**: 2.95 / 5
- **Designers**: Elwen, Mín
- **Artists**: František Sedláček, Jakub Politzer, Jiří Kůs, Milan Vavroň, Ondřej Hrdina
- **Publishers**: Czech Games Edition (CGE)
- **Categories**: Adventure, Card Game, Expansion for Base-game, Exploration, Print & Play
- **Mechanics**: Deck, Bag, and Pool Building, Scenario / Mission / Campaign Game, Worker Placement

## Verdict
If you love solo archaeological mysteries, this expansion serves up intrigue and strategy in perfect bites.Engaging solo campaignHigh replay valueFamiliar mechanicsQuick setupRequires base gameApp needed for some partsChallenge may feel briefRECOMMENDED

## Description
The "Search for Professor Kutil" expansion adds a four‑chapter solo campaign to Lost Ruins of Arnak, letting you investigate the disappearance of the famed professor and his team. The story unfolds on a mysterious Pacific island where the professor believed he had uncovered something extraordinary, yet only scant traces remain. You’ll follow clues, tackle exploration challenges, and contend with the professor’s former student, who arrives with her own hidden agenda. To play you need the base game and the free Czech Games web app, which walks you through scenario setup, specific rules, and the narrative. The app works on both desktop and mobile, and a printable PDF is also available for those who prefer a paper‑only experience. Familiar mechanics—deck/bag/pool building, worker placement, and exploration—are retained but now woven into sequential missions that give a sense of story progression. Each chapter presents new objectives, event cards, and choices that affect the plot, making the experience rich and replayable. Playtime ranges from 30 to 60 minutes, perfect for a solo challenge without a huge time commitment. With a light weight of 2.95, it’s easy to learn for Arnak veterans while still offering enough depth to stay engaging. Overall, it’s a solid way to extend the base game’s lifespan, adding narrative depth and replayability to your island‑exploration ritual.

## FAQ
### How many players can play?
It’s a solo campaign, so only one player can play at a time.

### Do I need to buy anything besides the base game?
No. You only need Lost Ruins of Arnak and free access to the web app or the printable PDF.

### How long does a game take?
Between 30 and 60 minutes, depending on your pace and the choices you make.

### Does the expansion increase the game's complexity?
The weight is 2.95, so the learning curve is light, especially if you already know Arnak.

### What components are included?
The expansion adds mission cards, clue tokens, a campaign board, and the digital files for the app or print‑and‑play.

### Can I play without the app?
Yes, just print the material available on Czech Games’ website.

### Who is this for?
Perfect for Arnak fans wanting more solo story content and for players who enjoy exploration and deck‑building games.