Lost Ruins of Arnak- How to Play

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This is my tutorial video for the 2-4 player game of Lost Ruins of Arnak:
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[@jamesdrewett1658]

One of the clearest instructional videos I've ever watched - cleared up any questions I had. Many thanks.

[@GamingRulesVideos]

Glad it was helpful!

[@richardstockton5367]

Nobody does it better than Paul. :)

[@greginfla7211]

I was just about to post a comment about the conciseness, good job Paul

[@boardit5570]

0:59 Setup 4:07 Game Overview 7:07 Dig at a Site 8:05 Discover a Site 9:47 Overcome a Guardian 10:32 Buying a Card 11:43 Playing Cards 12:16 Research 14:21 Assistants 15:22 Idols 15:59 Exiling Cards 16:32 Passing 16:48 End of Round 18:02 Final Scoring 19:05 Snake Temple

[@MrJonnyalpha]

This game is still on my list of possibilities. Keen to see this rules rundown. Thank you.

[@pixxelwizzard]

When I saw Gaming Rules! had a video for this I was so happy. The explanation, the editing, the narration, all top shelf stuff. I liked those transitions, too. Thank you!

[@deanmuramoto4796]

I just recently played Lost Ruins of Arnak solo, it was really fun. I came here to see if I missed any rules after my play. Paul taught this exactly how I read and learned it from the rulebook. I totally recommend this video to learn from. Keep up the excellent work.

[@GamingRulesVideos]

Thanks!

[@kathysheets1234]

Bought this game after watching this video. Now we've played it twice and we love it. We left it set up for tomorrow again. Thanks for such clear and concise instruction!

[@powerfade11]

Perfect! I'm glad CGE had you produce this. Very helpful!

[@GamingRulesVideos]

thanks!

[@Meatrose]

This was a great guide. I know I'm late to the island but this gave me some more clarity before playing it for the first time while also teaching it to the table.

[@mikemcgillonline]

Definitely on my list to buy this year! Great production on this one Paul. You have a knack for concise and clear ‘how to’ presentation. Cheers

[@GamingRulesVideos]

Thanks!

[@tobiasjohannesson2563]

Now I feel more ready to play in the christmas patreon Arnak tournament! Love the transitions in this one, very thematic :)

[@chrisyi5456]

Fantastic, crystal clear video, and very nicely done production as well. Thank you!!

[@maxnix9256]

Everyone was talking about this game, but I was never sure what to think about it. Your video did a great job explaining the mechanics, so I finally know what to think about the game :-) It really looks promising :-)

[@pobvox]

Played this solo a few times and absolutely love it! I needed to brush up on the rules because it might make it's debut with my gaming group tomorrow. Thanks for a to the point tutorial. Can't wait to try this not in a solo setting

[@adamwhite4496]

Every single thing you said made sense, and that’s what I’m looking for in instructional videos. Thanks!

[@ronaldheartsgames]

Thank you for this! Now that this game is in Alpha on BGA, I've been challenged so I needed to figure out the rules quickly! This was great as always.

[@normancharles2523]

Crikey! You did so well to succinctly explain such complex rules. You saved me around 4 days of study, thank you

[@GamingRulesVideos]

Than you!

[@UnfilteredGamer]

Very nice, clear and concise. I'm pretty on board with your tutorials. Usually I have to go back and re-watch many many times for a lot of reviews and this one while a little fast I barely had to go back at all. Ill keep watching these when possible.

[@GamingRulesVideos]

thank you!

[@calebalexander6518]

Great work as always, Paul. Thank you.

[@Judge021979]

Great video Paul! Can’t wait for me preorder to arrive.

[@sidneysorrentino4578]

Well, I've just watched this video and went to play it on BGA, and it came out it was really fun. Finished at 2nd place by a difference of 2 pts!

[@MusicaAmbiente07]

clear and straight explanation. Well covered. Thank you!

[@SooZoodimp]

Wonderful way to sum up the rules, when you've already read them ... thanky you a lot ... every designer should do this :D

[@boardgamecloset]

Always appreciate your rules videos!

[@zacharymartin1477]

That was great! Sitting here on Xmas morning after opening this and this was exactly what I needed. Merry/Happy Christmas!

[@cyberdan42]

Superb, step by step, clear and accurate.

[@laszloboga]

Great explanation, as usual. This game looks nice and the mechanisms are combined great and interesting (as most CGE games btw). Thanks for the video!

[@godzilla614UT]

First play is planned for tonight. Thanks Paul - great video!

[@shikacaca]

Extremely thorough video. Thank you.

[@jonesfamilygamesnight1702]

Excellent breakdown as usual!

[@sondrehirth]

I find your explanations very helpful in every video that you make. Thank you very much. You make it easier to start playing! A great introduction.

[@GamingRulesVideos]

Happy to hear that!

[@nztuber]

Exceptionally clear, thanks!

[@kindredspiritm]

Absolutely wonderful and clear. Super helpful. Thank you so much for making this, as well as for making one for the solo mode.

[@mikec64]

This was exactly right -- Clear explanation without wasting time on the obvious. Thank you!

[@wicked8576]

can't wait to finally play this game after watching your brilliant instructional video! :D

[@HayoMayo72]

An excellent how-to that I’ve saved to re-review. Appears to cover all the basics… plenty enough to get started. Thank you! I just subscribed.

[@GamingRulesVideos]

good to hear. Plenty more content on the channel :)

[@joannabarry5236]

You're right up there with Rodney Smith. So good at explaining games! Great video!

[@GamingRulesVideos]

Thanks. Just with 10% of the views and subscribers :)

[@allenck31]

That was fantastic! Well done. Very clear and easy to follow.

[@patrickolmstead1557]

Thanks for the video. Helped us learn this a lot. I presume you used Loki to "play" with birds so you could record those chirping sounds for the transitions. That type of ingenious use of an intern is what separates you from other reviewers. Good job.

[@ddlo1984]

Thank you for this clear and neat explanation, and now I am ready to play it on BGA!

[@GamingRulesVideos]

Thanks!

[@f4m3r05]

Excellent instructional video, very objective and clear. Keep up the good work.

[@hotdoggington6962]

Excellent video, so clear and precise.

[@eamonbloomfield8498]

Utterly brilliant!! And very professional. Thank you.

[@2532robh1]

Of course an excellent job. Thanks Paul!

[@michaelturton]

Super clear. Thanks!

[@andrelemoine6873]

Excellent. The rule book was clear, but I still enjoyed your concise and clear explanation as well as your animated visuals.

[@GamingRulesVideos]

Thanks!

[@cabal1318]

Thanks a lot! Best description I found! 👍🏼

[@Arvias]

Thank you for this clear and helpful tutorial.

[@nicolaithorning]

Excellent as always.

[@maxp8966]

Excellent instructional video. Bravo!

[@leonegala]

Best explanation I found, thanks!

[@jimbuchanan3679]

Thanks for the (always) good videos!

[@lamfgames]

I've had this game for 3 months now, and it has so many pieces!!! It's overwhelming. I'll try to give it a chance next week though! :D

[@BillyIndiana]

Excellent video! We're learning to play this weekend!

[@magnetoprince]

Thanks for the video - trying to learn the rules myself online didn't work, but this video was tops!

[@GamingRulesVideos]

glad it helped.

[@gedgedk4929]

Thank you I concur. Clear fast and comprehensive tyvm

[@boardgameaddiction7081]

A most excellent "how to play" video, thank you!

[@bievanwoensel5828]

Thankx for this excellent teaching video 👌🏻.

[@StraightToTheEdge8]

Very well done! Thank you for this.

[@doge_memers6182]

Thank you! Great video going through the rules. Really enjoyed it and makes the game more understandable

[@GamingRulesVideos]

Glad it helped!

[@bbrecailo]

Awesome tutorial. Great job!

[@aderahman5056]

Very clear instructions!! Thanks

[@momgamer9750]

Great teach! Thank you Paul.

[@GamingRulesVideos]

Hope you enjoyed the game!

[@nobbynobbs8182]

Excellent video, thanks

[@Flashback2020]

Your video was very helpful and made me want to pick this game up for my group

[@monkupl]

Great explanation, thanks.

[@docteurslump5517]

Excellent video, thank you Paul !

[@GamingRulesVideos]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@errolwilde1656]

Great video, definitely subbed

[@kieronbm]

Enjoyed meeting you at GenCon A couple years ago. I had you sign your card “to my best friend“. This video was very helpful, and I look forward to playing the lost ruins.

[@GamingRulesVideos]

Ah yes, I remember that. Was awesome. :)

[@Coffeemaker1978]

Man, you are great at teaching. Thanks!

[@GamingRulesVideos]

I appreciate that!

[@dmytromakarov4361]

Definitely you have a talant to explain things! Thank you!

[@eliumeldritch]

Thanks! This is super helpful!

[@dewokkel]

Great explanation! Thank you very much 😀

[@jeankerr4073]

Great game. Clear instruction.

[@daleprather3026]

Great video! Thank you

[@Freyathrith]

You are an excellent teacher. Thank you.

[@GamingRulesVideos]

Thank you!

[@olafpieters]

Brilliant explanation. Many thanks!

[@GamingRulesVideos]

You're welcome!

[@keaparrot]

great explanation, thanks!

[@catherinetaylor556]

Thanks for this. It was really helpful

[@bigbro3173]

Your instructions are soo clear many thanks!

[@GamingRulesVideos]

Glad you like them!

[@bafusilier]

Great video, Paul. Huge help!

[@GamingRulesVideos]

Glad you liked it!

[@candice6615]

Thanks! Great instruction

[@joeltrinidad4939]

Great video! Thank you!

[@mariobrioschi]

fantastic!!! thank u so much!!!

[@TheLuminousCleric]

Thanks for this awesome video.

[@Snoozejocky]

Fantastic explanation!

[@GamingRulesVideos]

Glad it was helpful!

[@jwcrummett]

Very helpful!

[@pullthepingames1255]

Nice work! That was so clear. Now I'm ready to play tonight on Board Game Arena. :) -Brian

[@GamingRulesVideos]

How did it go?

[@mehal2]

This is a good video. My one suggestion would be to use bookmark sections in the video for easy reference.

[@GamingRulesVideos]

Wait... I normall do that! Sorry. Will fix that later today.

[@dejangavrilovik2363]

very good explanation! Bravo.

[@GamingRulesVideos]

Many thanks!

[@Jackthetattedone]

Great video!

[@ahmedsami5135]

nice work thank you so much

[@JimCroz]

Hoping for a first game of this at the weekend

[@raphaelbatel]

Thank you for the video. My only possible complaint is that mentions what things "mean thematically" should be either less dry, or left out completely :)

[@MoriMemento117]

I am not alone in this sentiment, I am sure, but I just wanted to say thank goodness for CGE continuing to work this closely with you, Paul. You two together are like the Kirk and Spock of board gaming. Also, this one looks so damn good.

[@GamingRulesVideos]

Thank you!

[@ArtoMSaari]

Great, thanks!

[@jesters1]

Well done!

[@BeeCeeJay]

Well done as always Paul. Hope life is treating you well.

[@bajosoto]

Thanks for the clear and concise explanation Paul. I played this game twice during Spiel and yet it seems that there were some rules that we missed back then. On a side note, I think the amount of advertisements were a bit on the excessive side, specially for a commissioned video.

[@GamingRulesVideos]

KZbin turned the ads on. I have to manually go in and turn them off now, which is just taking time, and I'm slowly going through them. I will remove them now. On the other matter - were your games of this over Spiel ones run by CGE? If so, please can you contact me with the details as I'm sure they will want the feedback.

[@GamingRulesVideos]

I've just turned off all the mid-roll ads for this video. Thanks for letting me know. If it is any consolation, all my ad revenue goes to charity, but I hate mid-video ads personally :)

[@trevorcooper5125]

Awesome explanation, great visuals, and clear instructions! I can’t wait to play!

[@willbeplayin]

This just arrived at the LFGS and I reserved it. :D Gonna get it tomorrow as a Christmas present for myself.

[@GamingRulesVideos]

you deserve it!

[@willbeplayin]

@@GamingRulesVideos Aww, that comment made me surprisingly happy and joyful. It's been a weird year and I thought of getting just one more game until I have to tighten the belt as I've been furloughed from my job at the start of next year. Thanks Paul!