BGG rank #455 · 2011

Skull

Skull (2011) is #455 in the BoardGameGeek Top 1000: 3–6 players, 15–45 min, ages 10+. Designed by Hervé Marly.

Year: 2011
Players: 3–6
Play time: 15–45 min
Age: 10+

About the game

Edited description from Bruno Faidutti's write-up of the game in his Ideal Game Library:Skull & Roses is the quintessence of bluffing, a game in which everything is played in the players' heads.

Summary courtesy of BoardGameGeek, where you can read the full description, reviews and forums.

Mechanics

Auction / BiddingBids As WagersHand Management Player Elimination Predictive Bid

Designers

Hervé Marly

Artists

Rose Kipik, Thomas Vuarchex

Publishers

Lui-même, Boardgame Space, Brain Games, DiceTree Games, Galápagos Jogos, Geekach Games, Gém Klub Kft., Granna, Hobby Japan, Korea Boardgames, Rebel Sp. z o.o., Reflexshop, Siam Board Games, Space Cowboys

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