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Lost Cities

Lost Cities

Two Player Solitaire

178 ratings
129 reviews
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Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • August 23, 2012
  • November 24, 2021

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TheCodingMonkeys
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About

Embark on an expedition to uncharted territories in this two-player card game. Strategize with a friend, a stranger, or AI opponents to score points by playing expedition cards in ascending order. Enjoy a suspenseful journey with a rich soundtrack and interactive tutorial.

✓Two-player solitaire gameplay
✓Online matches via Game Center
✓Four AI opponents with emotions
✓Voice-acted interactive tutorial
✓Comprehensive rules section
✓Atmospheric soundtrack
✓Single and multiplayer achievements
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of Lost Cities. Based on 178 reviews and a 4.0/5 average, it highlights the 6 positives and 5 negatives reviewers mention most about this game.

Positive things

  • 👍Great game
  • 🚀Simple and well-made
  • 👍Fun to play
  • 👍Fantastic adaptation of the board game
  • 👍Charming and well-presented
  • 👍Excellent strategy card game

Negative things

  • 🐛Buggy and slow
  • 🐛Game Center connectivity issues
  • 🐛Unreliable online play
  • 🐛Unbalanced AI difficulty
  • 🐛Lack of iPad support
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What's New in Lost Cities

1.94

November 24, 2021

Maintenance update for iOS 15 / macOS 11 on Apple Silicon.

User reviews

Most RecentHighest RatedLowest Rated

Lost Cities, love this game!

The game is becoming slower and slower when trying to open it on iOS 18.7. Will there be any updates in the near future? Please, please update the app. I play this game quite frequently, so please don’t let it slip down into the App Store graveyard. 🐆 M
any thanks!
Lone Star LeopardLone Star Leopard

Fantastic game with a few niggles

Been playing for a long time but recently the app has developed some niggles.

There are ghost notifications that don’t have anything to do with moves.

Starting a new game after the current one finishes is unreliable. Sometimes the new game starts immediately and sometimes it takes up to a day for it to start.

Solving these issues will make this the perfect casual game.
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hrpanjwanihrpanjwani

Great game

Still simple, still well made, still fun to play.
dibee33dibee33

Lost Cities, love this game!

The game is becoming slower and slower when trying to open it on iOS 18.5. Will there be any updates in the near future? Please, please update the app. I play this game quite frequently, so please don’t let it slip down into the App Store graveyard. 🐆
Lone Star LeopardLone Star Leopard

Worst card draw I’ve seen in any iOS board game

I love this game to bits. I have my physical copy at home and my friends and I honestly think this is one of the best board games one can have. But the card draw in this game is horrendous. It honestly feels like the game is out to make it as miserable a game as possible for you. And make you lose.
It has frustrated me to the point of not wanting to play this game anymore. I’d love to recommend this game on iOS, but I can’t. It is frustratingly painful.
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

4 issues

Game freezes or crashes

Bug

Notification issues

Bug

Incorrect scoring or card display

Bug

Inability to start new games

Bug
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Requested Features

6 requests

Pass and play mode

Feature

Online play with friends

Feature

Timed online matches

Feature

Replay of opponent's last move

Feature

Create custom computer players

Feature

Voice chat or emotes

Feature

FAQ

What is Lost Cities?

Lost Cities is a two-player card game where players compete to score points by playing expedition cards in ascending order. It's described as a 'two player Solitaire with an extra portion of suspense' and is designed by Reiner Knizia.

How do I play Lost Cities?

The goal is to play cards from your hand onto expedition piles, aiming to play them in ascending order to score points. Each expedition requires cards to be played in increasing numerical value. Strategic decisions involve when to start new expeditions and when to discard cards.

Can I play Lost Cities with friends?

Yes, you can play Lost Cities with friends through online matches using Game Center. The app also offers options to play against strangers or one of four different AI players.

Is Lost Cities free to play?

Based on the provided information, this application is a paid app. There are no mentions of in-app purchases or ads, suggesting a one-time purchase model.

What platforms is Lost Cities available on?

The application is designed and polished for the iPhone. It also features full playability via VoiceOver, indicating accessibility for visually impaired users.