Lost Ruins of Arnak: Twisted Paths Expansion

About this product

Choose a new path through Arnak, from the bright Owl Temple to the dark Spider Temple.

A major strategy expansion for Lost Ruins of Arnak, adding a new double-sided map, fresh research tracks, new components, and extra solo challenges.

Twisted Paths expands Lost Ruins of Arnak with a bigger double-sided board, two new temple paths, new strategic choices, and more discoveries for experienced Arnak players.

Product Description

The island of Arnak still has secrets waiting to be found. In Twisted Paths, your expedition leaves the familiar route behind and explores a new, larger double-sided map filled with fresh challenges, tempting rewards, and dangerous decisions.

Choose the bright path of the Owl Temple, where secret passages, lantern research tokens, and special temple tiles open new ways to score. Or take the darker route through the Spider Temple, where mysterious dark tablets can unlock powerful artifact effects — but ambition may come at a cost.

This expansion also adds new guardians, sites, assistants, idols, research bonus tiles, and extra solo content, giving experienced Arnak players more variety and deeper strategic choices.

Important: This is an expansion and requires the Lost Ruins of Arnak base game to play. Add link to Lost Ruins of Arnak base game here.

Why you’ll love it

• New double-sided board: Explore a bigger map with two different temple paths.
• Owl Temple path: Use secret passages, lantern research tokens, and special temple tiles to create new scoring opportunities.
• Spider Temple path: Use dark tablets to invoke altars and unlock powerful artifact effects.
• Fresh strategic depth: Adds new timing decisions, new risks, and new ways to plan your research.
• More Arnak variety: Includes new guardians, sites, assistants, idols, and research bonus tiles.
• Solo content included: Adds new Rival tiles, Purple Rival tiles, and Rival Objective tiles for solo players.
• Great for experienced players: Best for players who already enjoy Lost Ruins of Arnak and want a richer, more challenging game.

Quick Details

• Product type: Board game expansion
• Base game required: Lost Ruins of Arnak
• Number of players: 1 to 4
• Recommended age group: 12 years and up
• Playing time: About 30 minutes per player
• Game style: Strategy, exploration, deck-building, worker placement, research, adventure
• Play mode: Competitive play, solo play
• Skill level: Intermediate to advanced
• Theme: Ancient ruins, exploration, archaeology, temples, mystery
• Designer: Mín & Elwen
• Publisher: Czech Games Edition

In the Box

• 1 Double-sided map
• 4 Guardian tiles
• 2 Level I site tiles
• 2 Level II site tiles
• 8 Assistant tiles
• Owl Temple tiles
• Research bonus tiles
• Idol tiles
• Dark tablets
• 4 Wooden lantern research tokens
• Rulebook

Solo Content

• 2 New Rival tiles
• 5 Purple Rival tiles
• 5 Rival Objective tiles

Good to Know

• Expansion only: This is not a standalone game. You need the Lost Ruins of Arnak base game to play.
• Main game link: Lost Ruins of Arnak base game.
• New main board: Twisted Paths replaces the original main board during play.
• Two temple sides: Choose between the Owl Temple side and the Spider Temple side.
• Owl Temple: Adds secret passages, lantern research tokens, and special temple tiles.
• Spider Temple: Adds dark tablets and altar spaces that create powerful but risky choices.
• Solo friendly: Includes extra solo content for players who enjoy Arnak on their own.
• Best for experienced players: A strong choice for players who already know the Lost Ruins of Arnak base game.
• Compatibility note: The new boards are not designed to be combined with extra research tracks from other Arnak expansions.

Care & Maintenance

Store the double-sided board, cards, tiles, tokens, lanterns, and solo components neatly in the box after play. Keep all components away from moisture, direct sunlight, and rough handling. Because this expansion includes several small tokens and extra solo pieces, sort the components after each session so your next setup is quicker. Card sleeves can also help protect frequently used cards during repeated plays.