Skull King®

Players: 2-8 | Ages: 8+ | Time: 30-45

Set sail for an epic battle of bids, bluffs, and tricks in Skull King, the ultimate pirate trick-taking card game! Easy to learn and packed with strategy, Skull King puts a thrilling twist on classic trick-taking games with unpredictable cards, clever bidding, and plenty of opportunities to outsmart your opponents.

Each round, study your hand and bid the exact number of tricks you think you can win. Make your bid and score points—but miss it, and you’ll pay the price! As the rounds progress, hands get bigger, the stakes get higher, and every card becomes more important.

Use Pirates to overpower your rivals, Mermaids to defeat the mighty Skull King, and special cards like the Kraken and White Whale to turn a seemingly predictable trick upside down. Master your hand, read your opponents, and decide when to play it safe or risk everything for valuable bonus points.

Fast-paced, competitive, and different every time you play, Skull King is a family-friendly strategy card game for kids, teens, and adults. Whether you're a longtime fan of trick-taking games or discovering the genre for the first time, Skull King brings strategy, excitement, and unforgettable moments to family game night.

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