# Lost Ruins of Arnak: Twisted Paths ## General Info - **Year Published**: 2025 - **BGG Rating**: 8.7 - **BGG Rank**: — - **Players**: 1-4 (Best with: 3) - **Duration**: 30-120 min - **Weight**: 3.35 / 5 - **Designers**: Elwen, Mín - **Artists**: Jakub Politzer, Jiří Kůs, Ondřej Hrdina - **Publishers**: Czech Games Edition (CGE), Cranio Creations, Devir, DiceTree Games, Gémklub, HeidelBÄR Games, Hobby Japan, IELLO, Lord of Boards, MINDOK, Rebel Sp. z o.o., White Goblin Games - **Categories**: Adventure, Expansion for Base-game, Exploration - **Mechanics**: Deck Construction, Deck, Bag, and Pool Building, Open Drafting, Solo / Solitaire Game, Worker Placement ## Verdict If you love diving into mysterious ruins, Twisted Paths expands everything with two sides and fresh research tracks.Impressive double‑sided boardNew thematic research tracksRobust solo contentSteeper learning curveMore components to manageHIGHLY RECOMMENDED ## Description Lost Ruins of Arnak: Twisted Paths arrives as the final major upgrade to the Arnak universe, featuring a double‑sided board larger than the original. Each side hosts a brand‑new research track: the daytime Owl Temple lets you climb the white stone and use fresh temple tiles that can be combined into extra idol slots, plus a third research token, the lantern, which yields even stronger rewards. At night, the Spider Temple plunges players into dark caverns where the newly introduced dark tablets are spent to invoke mysterious altars and place artifacts directly onto the research track – though overuse may cost you points. The expansion also adds new guardians, sites, and assistants, expanding strategic choices. Solo enthusiasts get rival tiles for the new maps, as well as the previously released Purple Rival and Rival Objectives mini‑expansions in print‑and‑play form. Initially, all this content was part of the Adventure Chest, a limited‑edition box with a CGE‑designed insert. Mechanically, Twisted Paths retains deck construction, worker placement, and open drafting, while introducing pool‑building with dark tablets and the ability to merge temple tiles for extra idol slots. The result is a deeper experience offering two thematic routes—light or shadow—each with distinct risks and rewards. Fans of the base game will find enough new material to refresh many sessions, though newcomers might feel the learning curve steep due to the abundance of new options. ## How to Play Objective of the Game In The Lost Ruins of Arnak: Twisted Paths, players explore uncharted regions of Arnak, uncovering ancient temples and artifacts. The goal is to accumulate the most points by researching, invoking altars, and collecting temple tiles. The game ends after a set number of rounds, and the player with the highest score wins. Preparation (Setup) To set up the game: Place the Twisted Paths main board on the table, choosing either the Spider Temple or Owl Temple side. For the Spider Temple, place one dark tablet per player in each dark tablet space on the board, forming the dark tablet supply. Return any remaining tablets to the box. For the Owl Temple, each player receives a lantern research token. Place Owl Temple tiles and face-down idols at the top of the temple according to the printed numbers. Set up the research track with temple tiles and idols as indicated on the board. Shuffle and place the artifact cards, guardian tiles, and other components as per the standard setup. Consulte o manual para detalhes sobre esta seção. Flow of the Game The game is played over several rounds, each consisting of player turns. On their turn, a player can perform a main action and any number of free actions. Players can research, invoke altars, collect temple tiles, and explore sites. The game progresses as players advance their research tokens and uncover new areas of the temple. Consulte o manual para detalhes sobre esta seção. Actions and How to Play Players can perform the following actions: Research: Move your research tokens up the research track, gaining benefits and unlocking new actions. Invoke an Altar (Spider Temple): Use a dark tablet to invoke an altar, placing an artifact on it or resolving its effect. Explore Secret Passages (Owl Temple): Use a Research action to enter a secret passage, gaining tiles or idols. Collect Temple Tiles: Use a Research action to buy temple tiles from the research track or the top of the temple. Consulte o manual para detalhes sobre esta seção. End of Game and Scoring The game ends after a set number of rounds. Players score points based on: The position of their research tokens on the research track. The number of temple tiles and idols collected. For the Spider Temple, players lose points for used dark tablets but gain points for having the majority of tablets on an altar. For the Owl Temple, players score points based on their magnifying glass, notebook, and lantern positions. The player with the highest score wins. In case of a tie, the player with the most points from research and temple tiles combined wins. Tips for Winning Plan Ahead: Focus on advancing your research tokens early to unlock powerful actions and temple tiles. Manage Dark Tablets (Spider Temple): Be mindful of how many dark tablets you use, as they can cost you points at the end of the game. Explore Secret Passages (Owl Temple): Prioritize exploring secret passages to gain valuable tiles and idols before other players. ## FAQ ### How many players can play? 1 to 4 players, including a solo mode. ### What is the typical playtime? Between 30 and 120 minutes, depending on player count and familiarity with the new mechanics. ### Do I need the base game? Yes, Twisted Paths is an expansion and requires the Lost Ruins of Arnak base game. ### What are the main mechanical additions? A double‑sided board, two new research tracks, dark tablets that form a resource pool, and the ability to combine temple tiles for extra idol slots. ### Is the solo content worthwhile? With rival tiles and the Purple Rival and Rival Objectives mini‑expansions, the solo experience becomes richer and more challenging. ### Is it suitable for beginners? The expansion adds considerable complexity; newcomers might want to master the base game first. ### How many components are included? 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