{"product_id":"grandpa-becks-games-skull-king-trick-taking-card-game","title":"Grandpa Beck's Games Skull King Trick-Taking Card Game","description":"\u003cp\u003eSkull King from Grandpa Beck's Games is a trick-taking card game where players bid on how many tricks they'll win each round while navigating special character cards like mermaids, pirates, the Skull King, White Whale, and Kraken. Players score points for accurate bids and lose points for incorrect predictions in this pirate-themed strategy game. The 2023 edition includes refined artwork and expanded gameplay.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHighlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrick-Taking Gameplay:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bid each round on the number of tricks you expect to win, then play strategically to meet your bid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Character Cards:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mermaids, pirates, Skull King, White Whale, and Kraken cards change gameplay and add strategic depth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2-8 Players:\u003c\/strong\u003e Accommodates small groups or larger gatherings with the same game deck\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAges 8+:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rules are clear and concise enough for younger players to learn quickly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGame details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grandpa Beck's Games\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct:\u003c\/strong\u003e Skull King\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlayers:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2-8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAges:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eQuestions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow many players can play Skull King?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2 to 8 players. The game works well with varying group sizes using the same deck.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat makes this different from other trick-taking games?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSpecial character cards like the Skull King, mermaids, pirates, White Whale, and Kraken override standard suit rules and create strategic choices beyond traditional trick-taking.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this a standalone game?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. This is the complete Skull King base game with everything needed to play.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy shop with Monmouth Cards\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul data-mc-trust\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRated 4.83 out of 5\u003c\/strong\u003e by 6,503 verified customers on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/judge.me\/reviews\/stores\/monmouth-sports-cards\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eJudge.me\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthorized retailer and distributor\u003c\/strong\u003e of Topps, Panini, Upper Deck, Leaf, Pokémon, Bandai, Wizards of the Coast, Ravensburger, Konami, Funko, Mitchell \u0026amp; Ness and Franklin Sports.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthorized PSA submission center\u003c\/strong\u003e - drop off your cards for grading at any of our stores.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e10 retail stores\u003c\/strong\u003e across New Jersey, Connecticut and Massachusetts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e100% authentic, guaranteed\u003c\/strong\u003e - sourced directly from the manufacturers, authorized distributors and trusted collectors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"GTS Online","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67972573462681,"sku":"GPB3056","price":21.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/7318\/5689\/files\/GPB3056_28ww_29.jpg?v=1794311446","url":"https:\/\/monmouthcards.com\/products\/grandpa-becks-games-skull-king-trick-taking-card-game","provider":"Monmouth Sports Cards","version":"1.0","type":"link"}