Lost Cities
Push your luck on expeditions where every card is a gamble
👥 2 players⏱ approx. 30 min🪄 Rules in 5 min8+
★ 7.2 · BGG #346
Who it's for
Couples and two-player pairs who want a quick, portable game with real tension. Endlessly replayable filler between heavier games.
Not for you if…
Not for groups larger than 2. Skip if you dislike card luck or want deep strategic control.
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Vibe's take
Tense, quick, agonizing, addictive
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About this game
Reiner Knizia's classic two-player card game of risk and reward. Players fund expeditions to distant lands by playing numbered cards in ascending order, but every expedition you start costs points unless you push deep enough to turn a profit.
Two-player classicQuick playsReiner KniziaEasy to learn
Get it
By the numbers
Players
Best at 2 playersWorks with 2
Duration
30 min
Ages 8+
Complexity
1.5 / 5 — Very LightBGG Rating
7.2/10
Rank #346
51k ratings
Published
1999
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