Skull King

Bid your tricks exactly. The Skull King punishes optimists.

With mechanics derived and then enhanced from classic trick-taking games, Skull King is considered by many to be the ruler of all bidding games.

Predict each round how many tricks you think you can win after taking a look at your cards. Get your bid correct and you'll gain points. Get it wrong, and you're out of luck.

This version includes refined card art, updated graphic design, optional advanced rules and scoring, a new score pad, 2-player rules, and the infamous white whale.

Perfect for: Trick-taking lovers, pirate hearts, and anyone who bids four and takes two

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📖 Background reading: A Short History of Trick-Taking Games — where bidding games came from, and why they endure.