The Lost Expedition
- Players
- 1-5
- Best withThe player count this game plays best at.
- 1 player
- Play timeHow long a full game runs once everyone knows the rules.
- 50 min
- AgeThe minimum age printed by the publisher.
- 14+
- ComplexityHow demanding the rules are, from 1 (very light) to 5 (very heavy).
- 1.9 / 5
- Year
- 2017
About the game
The Lost Expedition is a cooperative (or solo) card game inspired by the true story of explorer Percy Fawcett's disappearance in the Amazon. Players manage a small team's dwindling food, ammunition, and health as they choose paths through hidden jungle perils, trying to reach the end of the expedition alive. Hand management and careful path selection determine whether the group survives lethal encounters with the wilderness. It can be played solo, fully cooperatively, or in head-to-head teams racing to escape first. Its tense resource management and pick-your-path structure create a gripping survival narrative in a compact card game.
Hobbli's Notes
Hobbli's team finds The Lost Expedition a tense, atmospheric survival experience that punches well above its small card-game footprint. The resource-juggling of food, ammo, and health under mounting jungle threats creates genuine tension every turn. Its flexible player counts and modes (solo, co-op, competitive) give it excellent replay value. Some may find its punishing difficulty and randomness in early plays frustrating before strategies click.
What we like
- Flexible play modes support solo, cooperative, and competitive styles.
- Tense resource management creates a gripping survival narrative.
- Compact card-game format is highly portable and quick to set up.
- High replayability from varied paths and difficulty levels.
Keep in mind
- Can feel punishingly difficult, especially in early plays.
- Some randomness in card draws may frustrate strategic players.
- Thin components compared to more immersive adventure games.
Who it's for
Great for adventure and survival-theme fans aged 14+ who enjoy tense cooperative or solo card games, playable from 1 to 5 players.
