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.
This is an overview of what to expect at the table — not the rulebook. We link to official rules and tutorials rather than reproducing them.
What players ask about Lost Cities
How many players is Lost Cities?
Lost Cities plays with 2 players.
Is Lost Cities a 2-player game?
Yes — Lost Cities is a dedicated 2-player game.
How long does Lost Cities take to play?
About 30 minutes per game.
Is Lost Cities hard to learn?
BoardGameGeek rates its complexity at 1.5 out of 5 — very light — quick to teach. That's a community weight rating, not our opinion.
What age is Lost Cities for?
The publisher recommends ages 10 and up.
Is Lost Cities good for beginners and families?
Going by the numbers — a low complexity of 1.5/5 and a 10+ age rating — Lost Cities is approachable for newcomers and family play. (That's inferred from its weight and age, not a review.)
What kind of game is Lost Cities?
Lost Cities is a Card Game, Exploration, Number game, built on Hand Management, Melding and Splaying, Ordering.
Where to buy Lost Cities
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