Lost Cities 1999
Designed by Reiner Knizia
What it is
A very light card game, exploration, number game for 2 players (~30 min), built around hand management, melding and splaying, ordering.
Why it matters
A notable hobby board game, currently ranked #344 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played family title.
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How to play Lost Cities
Lost Cities is a light & easy to learn game (rated 1.5 of 5 for complexity on BoardGameGeek) that plays with 2 players, runs about 30 minutes and is aimed at ages 10 and up. It's a Card Game, Exploration and Number game where the core of play revolves around Hand Management, Melding and Splaying and Ordering. A very light card game, exploration, number game for 2 players (~30 min), built around hand management, melding and splaying, ordering. A notable hobby board game, currently ranked #344 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played family title.
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