The object is to mount profitable expeditions to one or more of the five different lost cities. Card play is straightforward, with agonizing moments sprinkled throughout a fast-moving game. When a players starts a given expedition, they are required to make progress in it, or else risk scoring negative points. The more progress made, the higher the scores. After three rounds, the highest total score takes the day. Winner of the 1999 Meeple’s Choice Award, 2000 International Gamer’s Award. show less