Lost Cities

Lost Cities

Set out on expeditions, but will your findings outweigh the cost of each adventure?

Lost Cities supports 2 players; community best: 2 players; playing time: 30 minutes. A WANGO browser trial has not been confirmed.

Background & introduction

Set out on expeditions, but will your findings outweigh the cost of each adventure?

This is a catalog summary. A full introduction has not been added yet.

Core rules & scoring

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Rules & gameplay questions

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Rules & introduction sources
Introduction source
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WANGO editorial

Lost Cities · Game parameters
ParameterRecorded value
BGG overall rank (snapshot)#348
Complexity Weight1.48 / 5
Best player count (community)2
Player range2
Playing time (minutes)30
Core mechanismsHand Management · Melding and Splaying · Ordering · Push Your Luck · Score-and-Reset Game · Set Collection
Chinese publicationUnconfirmed
WANGO browser playNo confirmed WANGO trial
Year published1999
Suggested age10+

BGG statistics are stored snapshots, not live rankings. Source checked:2026-09-27

Player questions

What is the best player count for Lost Cities, and can I play online?

Lost Cities supports 2 players; community best: 2 players; playing time: 30 minutes. A WANGO browser trial has not been confirmed.

How complex is Lost Cities, and which mechanisms does it use?

Weight: 1.48 / 5. Mechanisms: Hand Management · Melding and Splaying · Ordering · Push Your Luck · Score-and-Reset Game · Set Collection. Chinese publication: Unconfirmed.

Where can I learn Lost Cities?

Available resources: Strategy https://wangogame.com/wiki/analysis/lost-cities