Lost Cities
A board game by Reiner Knizia
No text on components is needed during play.
2 Players 30 minutes Simple
Hand Management, Set Collection, Push Your Luck, Score-and-Reset Game, Melding and Splaying, Ordering
Card Game, Exploration, Number
Friends and Communities with Lost Cities
Description
Lost Cities is a thrilling card game designed by Reiner Knizia, where two players embark on archaeological expeditions to uncover hidden treasures. The game is easy to learn, with simple rules that can be explained quickly, making it accessible to players of all skill levels. With a playtime of just 30 minutes, you can dive into the world of exploration and math, using hand management and set collection to outscore your opponent. As you play, you'll need to balance risk and reward, using "handshakes" to invest in your expeditions and cards to build up their value. With each expedition starting at a value of -20, you'll need to strategically play your cards to turn a profit. The game continues until the final card is drawn, and then players score their expeditions, with multipliers and bonuses adding an extra layer of excitement to the game.
Expansions
Lost Cities
Expedition 6 – The Lost Expedition
2 Players
30 minutes
Simple
Lost Cities
Milestones
2 Players
0 minutes
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