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product_id: 74061715
title: "Thames & Kosmos Lost Cities: Rivals Card Game | Strategy Auction Adventure | Vibrant Colors for Two to Four Players | Family Friendly Fun by Kosmos"
brand: "thames & kosmos"
price: "A$3"
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reviews_count: 13
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# 40 min playtime Auction mechanic 2-4 players Thames & Kosmos Lost Cities: Rivals Card Game | Strategy Auction Adventure | Vibrant Colors for Two to Four Players | Family Friendly Fun by Kosmos

**Brand:** thames & kosmos
**Price:** A$3
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎉 Unleash Your Inner Explorer with Every Card!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Thames & Kosmos Lost Cities: Rivals Card Game | Strategy Auction Adventure | Vibrant Colors for Two to Four Players | Family Friendly Fun by Kosmos by thames & kosmos
- **How much does it cost?** A$3 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- thames & kosmos enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted thames & kosmos brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Quick Play:** Engage in exciting rounds that last just 40 minutes—ideal for busy schedules!
- • **Vibrant Visuals:** Enjoy stunning artwork that brings the game to life and enhances your gaming experience!
- • **Strategic Gameplay:** Dive into a thrilling auction adventure that tests your tactical skills!
- • **Family-Friendly Fun:** Perfect for ages 10 and up, making it a great choice for family game nights!
- • **Stand-Alone Experience:** No need for the original game; jump right into the action with this self-contained adventure!

## Overview

Thames & Kosmos' Lost Cities: Rivals is a stand-alone card game designed by Reiner Knizia, featuring a unique auction mechanic. Suitable for 2 to 4 players aged 10 and up, it offers vibrant colors and strategic gameplay in a quick 40-minute session, making it perfect for family gatherings or game nights.

## Description

Use your cards to venture down expedition routes that take you to far-flung and mysterious corners of the earth: to an abandoned mountain temple, a decaying circle of stone, a city sunken under the sea, an ancient stone-age settlement, and a Town inside of a mountain. Your goal is to plan the routes in such a way that they bring you the greatest possible fame. And if you are especially daring, you will also be able to wager on the success of your own expeditions. But watch out: you are not the only one traveling! Which routes will you pursue and how much gold is it worth to you? Plan well and use your resources wisely. Only the player who has collected the most fame at the end of the game will be the winner.

Review: Very different than the original but fun! - I bought this because I liked the original 2-player The Lost Cities and was excited to see a 4-player version avaliable. So far, I've only played this with 2 people and while it's quite different than the original, found it to be very enjoyable. The game is at least 50% different (really only the expedition element remains) so don't expect them to be the same. We had a good time, will play it again and look forward to playing it with friends!
Review: Excellent auction game! Great decisions with few rules. - I am a big Knizia fan and enjoy the original Lost Cities, so this was an automatic buy for me. I like this even more than the original - I prefer auctions to the excruciating hand management decisions of the first Lost Cities. Set up is easy - divide up the coins equally, and divide the shuffled deck into 4 basically equal parts. Place the first pile in the middle of the table, and set aside the other 3 piles for later. Each player has one choice on his turn: either turn over a card and add it to the middle, or start an auction. Highest bidder in the auction places all his coins in the central pot, then takes as many of the face-up cards in the middle as he or she wants, and can choose to trash one of the other cards. The rest of the cards are left in the middle for a future auction. When a pile runs out, all the coins in the central pot are divided equally among the players and the next pile of cards gets placed in the middle. The game ends when all 4 piles have been exhausted. Knowing when to start an auction, how much to bid, and which cards to take/trash/save for later is challenging! I have had a blast playing this with my 14 year old and 20 year old kids. The box is small, so it is a great game to travel with. Highly recommended!

## Features

- Latest addition to the lost cities franchise by acclaimed game designer Reiner Knizia.
- A stand-alone game that combines elements of the original lost cities with a new auction mechanic.
- Players lay down cards to venture down expedition routes and win fame.
- For 2 to 4 players ages 10 and up.
- Play time: 40 minutes.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B07DFWK4LN |
| Best Sellers Rank | #344,951 in Toys & Games ( See Top 100 in Toys & Games ) #17,371 in Card Games (Toys & Games) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (157) |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 10.6 ounces |
| Item model number | THA690335 |
| Manufacturer | Thames & Kosmos |
| Manufacturer recommended age | 10 years and up |
| Product Dimensions | 5.1 x 1.7 x 7.1 inches |
| Release date | August 15, 2018 |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very different than the original but fun!
*by L***S on January 20, 2025*

I bought this because I liked the original 2-player The Lost Cities and was excited to see a 4-player version avaliable. So far, I've only played this with 2 people and while it's quite different than the original, found it to be very enjoyable. The game is at least 50% different (really only the expedition element remains) so don't expect them to be the same. We had a good time, will play it again and look forward to playing it with friends!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent auction game! Great decisions with few rules.
*by A***R on December 19, 2018*

I am a big Knizia fan and enjoy the original Lost Cities, so this was an automatic buy for me. I like this even more than the original - I prefer auctions to the excruciating hand management decisions of the first Lost Cities. Set up is easy - divide up the coins equally, and divide the shuffled deck into 4 basically equal parts. Place the first pile in the middle of the table, and set aside the other 3 piles for later. Each player has one choice on his turn: either turn over a card and add it to the middle, or start an auction. Highest bidder in the auction places all his coins in the central pot, then takes as many of the face-up cards in the middle as he or she wants, and can choose to trash one of the other cards. The rest of the cards are left in the middle for a future auction. When a pile runs out, all the coins in the central pot are divided equally among the players and the next pile of cards gets placed in the middle. The game ends when all 4 piles have been exhausted. Knowing when to start an auction, how much to bid, and which cards to take/trash/save for later is challenging! I have had a blast playing this with my 14 year old and 20 year old kids. The box is small, so it is a great game to travel with. Highly recommended!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good game, easy to play
*by R***N on November 4, 2024*

It's an easy game to learn and play. It's got good strategy and it was cheap at the time of purchase. The plastic covering was torn off on delivery but apart from that, it all came intact

## Frequently Bought Together

- Thames & Kosmos Lost Cities: Rivals Card Game | Strategy Auction Adventure | Vibrant Colors for Two to Four Players | Family Friendly Fun by Kosmos
- Lost Cities Card Game - with 6th Expedition
- Lost Cities: Roll & Write | A Family Friendly Game from Kosmos Games |by Reiner Knizia | for 2 to 5 Players, Ages 8 and up

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