Lost Cities: Rivals

Lost Cities: Rivals — a multi-player auction twist on the Lost Cities formula.

Rivals keeps the expedition investing at the heart of the game but replaces the direct card play with a drafting and bidding mechanism. Players compete to claim the cards they need while driving up the cost for opponents. The tension of not letting anyone else benefit from your discards is alive and well — now with more players jostling for the same expeditions.

🎲 What We Think at WiredVillage
Rivals is a clever evolution of the series that opens it up for larger groups without losing what makes Lost Cities special. If you enjoy the cat-and-mouse of the original, the bidding element in Rivals adds a satisfying new layer to that dynamic.

🗣️ What People Are Saying

• Love how they kept the tension of the original but made it work for more players.
• The bidding adds a whole new mind-game layer. Really enjoyed it.
• Great for game nights — more players, same great tension.
• A fresh take on Lost Cities that stands on its own.

🔥 Why You Might Like This Game

• Multi-player auction and drafting twist on the Lost Cities formula
• Keeps the core tension of expedition investment and card denial
• Plays with 2–4 players for broader group flexibility
• Fresh feel while staying true to what makes the series great
• Plays in 30–45 minutes