Lost Ruins of Arnak: Twisted Paths — 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.

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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.

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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.

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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.