
- BGG rank
- BGG #341
- BGG rating
- 7.4
Lewis & Clark: The Expedition
- 1–5 players
- 120 min
- Complexity 3.3/5
- 2013

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Lost Ruins of Arnak: Twisted Paths is an expansion for Lost Ruins of Arnak released in 2025 for 1–4 players, 30–120 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Mín and Elwen and its main mechanics are Solo / Solitaire Game, Open Drafting, and Deck, Bag, and Pool Building.
Twisted Paths is the final major addition to the world of Arnak. Its highlight is a new double-sided map, bigger than the one in the base game, that features two new research tracks, each with unique mechanisms and components. On the map, you can choose to explore its daytime side and scale the white stone of the Owl Temple. It uses unique new temple tiles that, if combined together, can become extra idol slots, and a third research token, a lantern, that brings even stronger research rewards. You can also brave the night and journey through the dark caverns of the Spider Temple. This side uses a new resource, dark tablets, used to invoke mysterious altars and place artifacts directly onto the research track to be used when ascending the track. But beware—using the dark tablets can give you strong rewards, but also cost you points should you become too ambitious! In addition to the two new maps, the expansion also contains new guardians, sites, and assistants. It also brings some solo content—Rival tiles for the new maps, as well as Purple Rival tiles and Rival Objectives, two mini expansions we’ve previously released online as print-and-play. Lost Ruins of Arnak: Twisted Paths was previously included in the Adventure Chest, a limited-edition storage box with an original insert designed by CGE. —description from the publisher
Lost Ruins of Arnak: Twisted Paths supports 1–4 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for Lost Ruins of Arnak: Twisted Paths is 30–120 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Lost Ruins of Arnak: Twisted Paths for ages 12 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Lost Ruins of Arnak: Twisted Paths has a complexity rating of 3.3 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-weight game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Lost Ruins of Arnak: Twisted Paths belongs to these categories: Exploration, Adventure, and Expansion for Base-game. Its main mechanics are Solo / Solitaire Game, Open Drafting, and Deck, Bag, and Pool Building. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of Lost Ruins of Arnak: Twisted Paths are: Mín and Elwen. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists Lost Ruins of Arnak: Twisted Paths as an expansion for Lost Ruins of Arnak. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Lost Ruins of Arnak to use it. Check that your edition of Lost Ruins of Arnak is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.