Lost Ruins of Arnak

Published 2020

Lost Ruins of Arnak (2020) is a deck-building and worker placement game for 1-4 players themed around archaeological exploration of a mysterious island, playing in 30-120 minutes. Players send explorers to uncover sites, gather resources, and research ancient knowledge on a central research track while also managing a growing card deck representing their team's tools and artifacts. The combination of two well-regarded mechanisms and its escalating sense of discovery makes it one of the most acclaimed designs of its era.

Mechanics

Card Drafting Deck, Bag, and Pool Building Worker Placement

Categories

Exploration Fantasy

Designers

Shem Phillips

Publishers

Czech Games Edition

Awards

Deutscher Spielepreis 2021 Winner
Gouden Ludo - best expert game 2021 Winner
Lost Ruins of Arnak

Game Info

Players
1-4 Players
Time
30-120 min
Weight
Medium — 2.93/5
Year
2020
BGG Rating
8.08
BGG Rank
#30

Frequently Asked Questions

Lost Ruins of Arnak supports 1 to 4 players.
A game of Lost Ruins of Arnak takes between 30 and 120 minutes, depending on player count and experience.
Lost Ruins of Arnak has a complexity rating of 2.93/5.00 on BoardGameGeek, placing it in the 'Medium' category. It offers a good balance of depth and accessibility.
Lost Ruins of Arnak has a rating of 8.08/10 on BoardGameGeek, based on 55,746 ratings. It is ranked #30 overall.
Lost Ruins of Arnak was designed by Shem Phillips. It was published in 2020.