Lost Cities is a two-player card game that includes 60 cards and tokens for keeping score. Players take on the roles of explorers trying to discover ancient ruins and artifacts. The game involves strategic card management and timing, with players deciding whether to invest in a particular expedition or cut their losses. The game was designed by Reiner Knizia, published by Kosmos in 1999. The game is played on a table and requires enough space to lay out 5 different expedition areas. It was a Spiel des Jahres Recommended game in 2000.