{"product_id":"thames-kosmos-lost-cities-rivals-bidding-set-collecting-game-2-4-players","title":"Thames \u0026 Kosmos Lost Cities: Rivals Bidding \u0026 Set-Collecting Game 2-4 Players","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0994\/0847\/8553\/files\/Thames_Kosmos_LP.jpg?v=1769530032\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/img.auctiva.com\/imgdata\/2\/0\/3\/7\/1\/6\/8\/webimg\/1087020826_o.jpg\" alt=\"\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLost Cities: Rivals\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse your cards to venture down expedition routes that take you to far-flung, mysterious corners of the Earth. Your goal is to plan the routes in such a way that they bring you the greatest possible fame. If you are especially daring, you will also wager on the success of your 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? Only the player who has collected the most fame at the end of the game will be the winner.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLatest addition to the lost cities franchise by acclaimed game designer Reiner Knizia.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA stand-alone game that combines elements of the original lost cities with a new auction mechanic.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlayers lay down cards to venture down expedition routes and win fame.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor 2 to 4 players ages 10 and up.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlay time: 40 minutes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's in the box?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e65 Expedition cards\u003cbr\u003e15 Wager cards\u003cbr\u003e10 Starting cards\u003cbr\u003e1 Starting Player card\u003cbr\u003e36 Gold Coin tokens\u003cbr\u003e1 Rulebook\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat's the game like?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFans looking for more ways to enjoy the world of Lost Cities should check out the two other games in the franchise: Lost Cities: The Card Game is the original two-player version where, rather than bidding on cards to start expeditions, each player has a hand of cards that only they can see and use to embark on their journeys. Lost Cities: The Board Game is a four-person version that challenges each player to guide a team of explorers down expedition paths on the game board, collecting artifacts and victory points along the way.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout the Designer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReiner Knizia was born in 1957 and lives in Munich, Germany. He holds a PhD in Mathematics and has published numerous games in Germany and abroad. Among his greatest successes are winning the 'Deutscher Spielepreis' (German Game Prize) in 1993, 1998, 2000, and 2003, and the 'Spiel des Jahres' (Game of the Year) for 'Keltis,' which is based on 'Lost Cities.' Reiner Knizia specializes in games that offer simple rules and a lot of freedom of decision.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/img.auctiva.com\/imgdata\/2\/0\/3\/7\/1\/6\/8\/webimg\/1087020878_o.jpg\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Branded and New","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57463269785945,"sku":"U673","price":18.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0994\/0847\/8553\/files\/U673-000.8d111380-6206-4710-9f57-e952dbc72c45.jpg?v=1772749813","url":"https:\/\/www.brandedandnew.co.uk\/products\/thames-kosmos-lost-cities-rivals-bidding-set-collecting-game-2-4-players","provider":"Branded and New","version":"1.0","type":"link"}