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Lost Temple: The Mandarin
- 2–9 players
- 40 min
- Complexity 1.5/5
- 2011
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- BGG #9,269
- BGG rating
- 5.9
Lost Temple
2011
Rules assistance for Lost Temple
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–8 players
- 40 min
- 10+
- Complexity 1.7/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Lost Temple
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Lost Temple is a board game released in 2011 for 2–8 players, 40 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Bruno Faidutti and its main mechanics are Track Movement, Variable Phase Order, and Closed Drafting.
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About the game
In Lost Temple, the players are explorers looking for a mysterious lost temple. To find it, they must cross the jungle and get help from the indigenous people. The first player to reach the temple on the last space of the track wins the game. The game uses a character selection rule similar to Faidutti's Citadels, and the game includes nine different characters: Shaman, Thief, Seer, Priest, Elder, Craftsman, Scout, Canoe and Child. In the dense jungle of southeast Asia you must take your chances and start your journey. As an explorer, you will cross the jungle and ask help from the local people. But can you outwit your opponents and claim the discovery of the Lost Temple?
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Publishers
- Arclight Games
- Lifestyle Boardgames Ltd
- White Goblin Games
- Stronghold Games
Questions and answers
Lost Temple supports 2–8 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 Temple is 40 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 Temple for ages 10 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 Temple has a complexity rating of 1.7 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a light 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 Temple belongs to these categories: Exploration, Adventure, and Racing. Its main mechanics are Track Movement, Variable Phase Order, and Closed Drafting. 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 Temple are: Bruno Faidutti. 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 Temple as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.