Skull 2011
Designed by Hervé Marly
What it is
A very light bluffing, card game, party game game for 3-6 players (~15 min), built around auction / bidding, auction: turn order until pass, bids as wagers.
Why it matters
A notable hobby board game, currently ranked #496 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played party title.
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How to play Skull
Skull is a light & easy to learn game (rated 1.1 of 5 for complexity on BoardGameGeek) that plays with 3–6 players, runs about 15 minutes and is aimed at ages 10 and up. It's a Bluffing, Card Game and Party Game where the core of play revolves around Auction / Bidding, Auction: Turn Order Until Pass and Bids As Wagers. A very light bluffing, card game, party game game for 3-6 players (~15 min), built around auction / bidding, auction: turn order until pass, bids as wagers. A notable hobby board game, currently ranked #496 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played party title.
This is an overview of what to expect at the table — not the rulebook. We link to official rules and tutorials rather than reproducing them.
What players ask about Skull
How many players is Skull?
Skull plays with 3–6 players.
How long does Skull take to play?
About 15 minutes per game.
Is Skull hard to learn?
BoardGameGeek rates its complexity at 1.1 out of 5 — very light — quick to teach. That's a community weight rating, not our opinion.
What age is Skull for?
The publisher recommends ages 10 and up.
Is Skull good for beginners and families?
Going by the numbers — a low complexity of 1.1/5 and a 10+ age rating — Skull is approachable for newcomers and family play. (That's inferred from its weight and age, not a review.)
What kind of game is Skull?
Skull is a Bluffing, Card Game, Party Game game, built on Auction / Bidding, Auction: Turn Order Until Pass, Bids As Wagers.
Where to buy Skull
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