Skull
2011
Design0.2/10
Interaction9.0/10
Artistry2.8/10
Strategy5.2/10
Complexity2.1/10
Skull
Bluff, bid, and reveal flowers; one skull ends your run in this tense game.
2011 • 3–6
Average rating
4.02
Players
3–6
Avg time
45 min
Age
14+
Listed in shelves
crowd pleasers12 votes
party games11 votes
strategy games over five players11 votes
quick and easy8 votes
small box games1 votes
Description
Skull is a game of bluffing and deduction where players attempt to outwit each other by wagering on their ability to reveal flower discs without uncovering a skull. Each player has a set of discs, some with flowers and one with a skull. On their turn, a player can either add a disc to their pile or make a bid, declaring how many flowers they believe they can reveal from the combined piles, starting with their own.
If a player makes a bid, the other players can either increase the bid or pass. The highest bidder must then reveal the number of flower discs they bid, starting with their own pile. If they succeed without revealing a skull, they score a point. If they reveal a skull, they lose one of their discs. The first player to score two points wins, but a single mistake can cost you everything in this tense game of deception.
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Categories
Deduction, Party Game
Mechanics
Betting and Bluffing, Hand Management
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