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.

QuestionExpedition LeadersThe Missing Expedition
Our labelBuy this firstWorth it
Buy order#1 for Lost Ruins of Arnak#2 for Lost Ruins of Arnak
What it addsSix 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 fixesEvery 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.
TypeExpansionExpansion
Players1–4 players1–4 players
Rules load——
Best for——
You need firstJust the base gameJust the base game
Price guide$20–$40$20–$40
MoreExpedition Leaders detailsThe Missing Expedition details

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