Description
Grandpa Beck's Skull King is inspired by classic trick-taking games, where players predict and bid on how many tricks they will win each round. The player with the most points at the end wins! This brand new edition can be played with the original rules, or with the new cards and rules of the Legendary Expansion. Both sets of rules and the cards are included in the box, so you can choose to play the game however you like! With refreshed artwork that's even more enticing and vibrant than the original version, you'll be immersed in the pirate theme of the game in no time. Don't ye be blaming us if'n the game does change the way ye talk!
Whether playing with family, old friends, or new friends, this game prompts laughter, friendly heated competition, spirited conversations, and fun.
Game Contents:
- 110 Custom Cards
- Original Rule Sheet
- Expansion Rule Sheet
- Scorecard
- Sturdy Travel-Friendly Box
Game Play:
A fast-paced hand-elimination game with many fun, unique twists.
Skull King Legendary Expansion introduces several new and rousing elements to an already strategic game. Think of these added rules as a menu of options for you to choose from. You can adopt all of the new rules or just the ones you like best. You're the captain of this adventure!
Playing time runs about 30 minutes, and is suitable for ages 8 and up.
Grandpa Beck's Games - With 12 years of game-making under his belt, and a lifetime of game playing, Grandpa Beck knows how to have fun! Our family-owned-and-operated company focuses on creating games that are engaging, easy-to-learn, and above all, bring people together. Choose from any of our game creations, including Cover Your Assets, Nuts About Mutts, The Bears and The Bees, and Golf. Whether you enjoy strategy, set building, hand elimination, trick-taking, or speed-based gameplay, we have something for everyone!
Features
- Fans of trick-taking games like Hearts, Euchre, Wizard, or Whist, will love Skull King. The best trick taking game is now better than ever! It's competitive, rowdy, and exciting.
- This new version includes all the original cards and rules - with refreshed artwork - plus new expansion cards and optional rules that dial up the intensity even more!
- Mermaids, Loot, the Kraken, and new special powers for each of the pirates add fresh intrigue. A new scorepad lets you adjust the number of cards and rounds each game.
- Crafty, strategic, scheming, and conniving are all words that describe pirates. They also describe the people that love this game. Rogues and rascals, this game is for you!
- As the most elaborate game in our lineup, Skull King is best suited for players 8 and up. Includes 110 beautifully illustrated cards in a travel-friendly box.