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Skull King
Bid your tricks, play your pirates, and watch plans sink
👥 2–8⏱ 30 min
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Vibe's take
Raucous, dramatic, social, unpredictable
Who it's for
Large groups of 4-8 who want a loud, dramatic card game. Great for players who love the thrill of nailing a perfect bid.
Not for you if…
Not for players who dislike luck-heavy card games or want quiet, contemplative gameplay.
2–8 players
7.2/10BGG #296(15k ratings)· 2013
About this game
Pirate-themed trick-taking game where you bid on exactly how many tricks you'll win each round. Special cards — mermaids, pirates, and the Skull King himself — override normal suit rules, creating wild upsets and spectacular bid failures.
Quick specs
👥Players2–8
⏱Duration30 min
👶Age8+
🧠Complexity
Trick-takingPirate themeUp to 8 playersParty game
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