Lost Cities: The Board Game (2008)

Lost Cities

“Lost Cities” is a popular board game designed by Reiner Knizia, first published in 1999 as a two-player card game.

Why is Lost Cities Popular?

“Lost Cities” is a fast-moving game that combines strategy and skill with a simple mechanic of playing or discarding a single card each turn. The game is part of the Kosmos two-player series and has been re-themed and re-released as “Lost Cities: The Board Game”. The game has a strong theme and is known for its replayability and engaging gameplay.

Game Components of Lost Cities

The game consists of:
– A deck of cards with ranks 2-10 in five different colors
– A two-sided board with five expeditions on one side and six expeditions on the other
– Six colored suits, each representing a different expedition

Game Setup of Lost Cities

Shuffle the deck of cards and place it face down in the center of the table. Each player is dealt a hand of five cards. Players take turns playing or discarding a single card, with the goal of completing as many expeditions as possible.

Gameplay Mechanics of Lost Cities

Players take turns playing or discarding a single card each round. Cards represent progress on one of the five color-coded expeditions. Players must decide during the game how many of these expeditions to embark upon. The game is fast-paced and involves strategic decision-making and skill.

Game Objective of Lost Cities

The objective of “Lost Cities” is to gain points by mounting profitable archaeological expeditions to different sites. The game is designed to be a light family game, with a focus on strategy and skill.

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