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Lost Ruins of Arnak expansions

Czech Games Edition3 expansions checked
  1. #1 overall

    Expedition Leaders

    Buy this first

    The go-to first expansion if you only own the base game. Adds variety without changing how the game plays.

    Needs: Just the base game

    Adds: Six leaders, each with their own powers and starting cards. Also a new research track, plus new items, artifacts, sites and guardians.

    Fixes: Every player starting the same way. Leaders give each person a different plan from turn one.

    Expansion1–4 playersPrice: $20–$40
    DetailsBuy:AmazonCzech Games Edition
  2. #2 overall

    The Missing Expedition

    Worth it

    Best for solo players and couples who want a campaign. Also good if you own Expedition Leaders and want more leaders and tracks.

    Needs: Just the base game

    Adds: 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.

    Fixes: Adds a story campaign and a proper two-player co-op way to play.

    Expansion1–4 playersPrice: $20–$40
    DetailsBuy:AmazonCzech Games Edition
  3. #3 overall

    Twisted Paths

    Most groups can skip

    For regular Arnak players who already own an earlier expansion. It adds a new board and more to track, but doesn't change the game much.

    Needs: Just the base game

    Adds: A bigger two-sided map with two new temples and research tracks. Also new guardians, sites, assistants and extra solo content.

    Expansion1–4 playersPrice: $20–$40
    DetailsBuy:AmazonCzech Games Edition

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  • The Missing Expedition campaign is for 1–2 players only.

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Lost Ruins of Arnak expansions: quick answers

Which Lost Ruins of Arnak expansion should I buy first?

Expedition Leaders. The go-to first expansion if you only own the base game. Adds variety without changing how the game plays.

Is Expedition Leaders worth it?

Our verdict: buy this first. It adds: Six leaders, each with their own powers and starting cards. Also a new research track, plus new items, artifacts, sites and guardians.

Expedition Leaders or The Missing Expedition: which first?

We’d buy Expedition Leaders first. See the side-by-side comparison for what each adds and needs.

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Rankings are our editorial picks, built from the reviews linked on each expansion page. Last checked 2026-09-27.