Lost Ruins of Arnak expansions
Expedition Leaders vs The Missing Expedition
Short answer: buy Expedition Leaders first. The go-to first expansion if you only own the base game. Adds variety without changing how the game plays.
Pick The Missing Expedition first instead if this sounds more like your table: Best for solo players and couples who want a campaign. Also good if you own Expedition Leaders and want more leaders and tracks.
| Question | Expedition Leaders | The Missing Expedition |
|---|---|---|
| Our label | Buy this first | Worth it |
| Buy order | #1 for Lost Ruins of Arnak | #2 for Lost Ruins of Arnak |
| What it adds | Six leaders, each with their own powers and starting cards. Also a new research track, plus new items, artifacts, sites and guardians. | A six-chapter campaign for solo or two players working together. Also two leaders, a new research track, and new cards and guardians for normal games. |
| What it fixes | Every player starting the same way. Leaders give each person a different plan from turn one. | Adds a story campaign and a proper two-player co-op way to play. |
| Type | Expansion | Expansion |
| Players | 1–4 players | 1–4 players |
| Rules load | — | — |
| Best for | — | — |
| You need first | Just the base game | Just the base game |
| Price guide | $20–$40 | $20–$40 |
| More | Expedition Leaders details | The Missing Expedition details |