--- product_id: 5973483 title: "Grandpa Beck's Games Skull King Trick-Taking Card Game" brand: "grandpa beck's games" price: "Β₯6876" currency: JPY in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Grandpa Beck's Games" url: https://www.desertcart.jp/products/5973483-grandpa-becks-games-skull-king-trick-taking-card-game store_origin: JP region: Japan --- # 30-45 min playtime, quick rounds 2-8 players, social strategy pirates & mermaids, thematic twists Grandpa Beck's Games Skull King Trick-Taking Card Game **Brand:** grandpa beck's games **Price:** Β₯6876 **Availability:** βœ… In Stock ## Summary > πŸ΄β€β˜ οΈ Outsmart, outbid, outplay β€” become the Skull King of your crew! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Grandpa Beck's Games Skull King Trick-Taking Card Game by grandpa beck's games - **How much does it cost?** Β₯6876 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.jp](https://www.desertcart.jp/products/5973483-grandpa-becks-games-skull-king-trick-taking-card-game) ## Best For - grandpa beck's games enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted grandpa beck's games brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **Fast-Paced Fun:** Engaging 30-45 minute sessions keep game nights lively without dragging on. - β€’ **Dynamic Player Range:** Perfectly designed for 2 to 8 players, making it ideal for intimate or larger gatherings. - β€’ **Immersive Pirate Theme:** Battle legendary pirates, mermaids, and the Skull King for ultimate bragging rights. - β€’ **Family & Friends Approved:** Nearly 4 million sold worldwide β€” the go-to game for bonding and unforgettable moments. - β€’ **Master the Art of Prediction:** Bid your tricks with precision and outsmart your opponents every round. ## Overview Grandpa Beck's Skull King is a fast-paced, strategic trick-taking card game for 2-8 players aged 8 and up. With a 30-45 minute playtime, it blends straightforward rules with exciting pirate-themed twists, making it perfect for family game nights, parties, and gatherings. Featuring high-quality cards and a durable storage box, this game has sold nearly 4 million copies worldwide, celebrated for its blend of strategy, social fun, and replayability. ## Description desertcart.com: Grandpa Beck's Games Skull King Trick-Taking Card Game | Predict every trick, battle pirates and mermaids, and prove you're the greatest captain on game night. : Toys & Games Review: A great twist on a family classic! - My wife and I play a lot of games. And my kids play games with us. I grew up playing a game we called "Knock" or "Mormon Bridge" and this is an enhanced version of that game!! Skull King is similar to other trick playing games like Rook or Spades, in that players give a bid for the number of tricks they will take. In Skull King, the bid is done at the same time... We still knock on the table with a 1...2...3... BID. You then get points based on the accuracy of your bid. In Skull King there are bonus points for sluffing (bidding zero). There are cards that allow you to sluff or take. There are also cards with points on them. And there are the pirates that take all, with the Skull King who trumps all pirates and gets extra points for "recruiting" pirates played that trick. All of the variations make this game a lot of fun and totally worth buying! CONS: The many special cards make the game less predictable than traditional trick-taking games. My wife doesn't much like the added variation. This does make the game not quite as serious and slightly less strategic. PROS: The game moves pretty quick. Good for groups and all ages. Its got a good amount of strategy but the play is still easy going and fun. You can't help but smile when you get punked by the Skull King. If you like trick-taking card games then you will probably like this game. For the money, the simplicity, the age range, and the number of players I give this game 5 out 5 stars. Review: An amazing change up to regular old family game night. - I got to play this game with a couple friends and after a very small learning curve realized how much fun it is. I have since taught this game to a dozen other people and everyone loves it. Nothing wrong with other regular card games but this game add a little more excitement to a family/friend game night. ## Features - FUN FOR 2–8 PLAYERS: Designed for ages 8+ with a 30–45 minute playtime that’s ideal for families, teens, adults, and larger groups. - BID YOUR TRICKS, PLAY YOUR CARDS: Predict your wins each round, then use strategic card play, powerful characters, and perfect timing to hit your bid. - QUICK TO LEARN, FUN TO MASTER: Straightforward rules welcome new players, while pirates, mermaids, and surprising twists keep experienced players coming back. - MADE FOR PLAYING TOGETHER: Bring it to family game nights, parties, holidays, vacations, camping trips, and gatherings with friends. - FAMILY FUN FROM GRANDPA BECK’S GAMES: Nearly 4 million games sold worldwide! Discover thoughtfully designed card games that bring families and friends together. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B00CK1EJG8 | | Age Range Description | Kids,Teens,Adults | | Best Sellers Rank | #4,619 in Toys & Games ( See Top 100 in Toys & Games ) #104 in Dedicated Deck Card Games | | Brand Name | Grandpa Beck's Games | | Color | White | | Container Type | Box | | Customer Package Type | Standard Packaging | | Customer Reviews | 4.9 out of 5 stars 7,139 Reviews | | Edition | Standard Edition | | Educational Objective | Strategy | | Grenre | Strategy, Trick Taking, Biding | | Included Components | Cards | | Item Dimensions | 6 x 4 x 1 inches | | Item Dimensions L x W | 5.1"L x 4.3"W | | Item Display Dimensions | 5.91 x 5.91 x 1.46 x 4.13 inches | | Item Highlight | Predict every trick, battle pirates and mermaids, and prove you're the greatest captain on game night. | | Item Part Number | 3056 | | Item Type Name | Grandpa Beck's Skull King, from the creators of Cover Your Assets | | Item Weight | 0.32 kg | | Language | English | | Manufacturer | Grandpa Beck’s Games | | Manufacturer Part Number | 316 | | Manufacturer Warranty Description | No Warranty | | Manufacturer recommended age | 8 - 14 years | | Material Type | Paper | | Model Name | Skull King | | Model Number | 0213 | | Number of Items | 1 | | Number of Players | 2-8 | | Operation Mode | Manual | | Other Special Features of the Product | Durable Storage Box, Great Illustrations, High Quality Cards | | Package Quantity | 1 | | Power Source | manual winding | | Product Style | Base Game | | Set Name | Skull King | | Subject Character | Pirates | | Supported Battery Types | No batteries required | | Theme | Pirate | | UPC | 713757559539 | | Unit Count | 1 Count | ## Images ![Grandpa Beck's Games Skull King Trick-Taking Card Game - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81yal9x49ML.jpg) ![Grandpa Beck's Games Skull King Trick-Taking Card Game - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81XxJ9m2aiL.jpg) ![Grandpa Beck's Games Skull King Trick-Taking Card Game - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71UrqXCiliL.jpg) ![Grandpa Beck's Games Skull King Trick-Taking Card Game - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81UnWJmGhOL.jpg) ![Grandpa Beck's Games Skull King Trick-Taking Card Game - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71twDtJbCYL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Style** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: Is this the same game as the schmidt skull king? if anyone can explain the difference it would be appreciated.** A: Hello Van,Schmidt licensed the game from us. In their version they sought to appeal more to the hobby game market with illustrations that are more fantasy oriented. They also made the hierarchy of the cards more complex. In our, original version, the Skull King will always win when played. In the Schmidt version they introduced mermaid cards which, in certain circumstances, can beat the Skull King. Our game seems to have enough complexity for most players, and is a bit more easily understood. We seek to have all ages play the game and prefer it with less confusing elements, but there are some who like the Schmidt version. The game has enough complexity that there are state, regional, and a national tournament held during the year at Game Cons around the US. In our , original version, the models that the illustrations are designed from our the members of our family. I am the Skull King, my wife is represented as the Tigress, and our five adult kids are illustrated as the five pirates. If you have further questions, please don't hesitate to inquire. Brent Beck, aka, Grandpa Beck, aka, Skull King **Q: Is this similar to the game wizard?** A: Hello Megan,Thank you for taking the time to pose the question.Wizard is an great adaption in the general category of 'Trick Taking' games. If you like wizard you will love 'Skull King, the game of Scheming and Skulking.' The fun trick taking 'mechanic' is there, but Skull King has a lot of interesting elements that make it that every hand can be a winning hand, if you bid correctly. Skull King rewards big bids and zero bids, but in all cases you must get your bid to score. Interesting opportunities for bonus points bring engaging emotion to the game. Almost everyone loves the fully engrained pirate theme of the game including a jolly 'Yo Ho Ho' before bidding. Multiple levels of pirate powered cards and cards with extra options make it so that the outcome of every hand is an interesting adventure. Skull King is being hosted at state, regional, and a national championship tournament at game 'cons' around the country. I hope you will give it a try. Grandpa Beck, aka, Skull King. **Q: Can you play with two players?** A: Hello, Thank you for writing. Yes, you can play with two players. the game dynamic and techniques do vary with the number of players. When you play with a small group you have to overbid your hand a bit and when playing with a large group you need to underbid your hand a bit. When playing with just two players this is especially the case. My wife and I play it this way often. The one thing to watch out for with two players is to be careful with a zero bid. If your opponent plays an escape card you will win one trick so zero bids are very risky business. Please feel free to contact me with any other questions or comments. Brent, Skull King, Grandpa, Beck **Q: My skull king did not come with whale or score cards .. is there a way to get them** A: No ours came with the score sheets ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A great twist on a family classic! *by T***3 on November 28, 2018* My wife and I play a lot of games. And my kids play games with us. I grew up playing a game we called "Knock" or "Mormon Bridge" and this is an enhanced version of that game!! Skull King is similar to other trick playing games like Rook or Spades, in that players give a bid for the number of tricks they will take. In Skull King, the bid is done at the same time... We still knock on the table with a 1...2...3... BID. You then get points based on the accuracy of your bid. In Skull King there are bonus points for sluffing (bidding zero). There are cards that allow you to sluff or take. There are also cards with points on them. And there are the pirates that take all, with the Skull King who trumps all pirates and gets extra points for "recruiting" pirates played that trick. All of the variations make this game a lot of fun and totally worth buying! CONS: The many special cards make the game less predictable than traditional trick-taking games. My wife doesn't much like the added variation. This does make the game not quite as serious and slightly less strategic. PROS: The game moves pretty quick. Good for groups and all ages. Its got a good amount of strategy but the play is still easy going and fun. You can't help but smile when you get punked by the Skull King. If you like trick-taking card games then you will probably like this game. For the money, the simplicity, the age range, and the number of players I give this game 5 out 5 stars. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ An amazing change up to regular old family game night. *by E***N on September 9, 2026* I got to play this game with a couple friends and after a very small learning curve realized how much fun it is. I have since taught this game to a dozen other people and everyone loves it. Nothing wrong with other regular card games but this game add a little more excitement to a family/friend game night. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Top pick game in or household! *by A***R on July 31, 2026* We really enjoy this game! My kids, ages 9-13, all enjoy playing. I like that it can be played with a few people or bigger groups. It's a bit complicated to learn at first but totally worth it! ## Frequently Bought Together - Grandpa Beck's Games Skull King - The Ultimate Pirate Trick Taking Card Game | Fun Strategy Game for Friends, Family, Game Night | from The Creators of Cover Your Assets | 2-8 Players Ages 8+ - Grandpa Beck's Games Cover Your Assets Card Game | from The Creators of Skull King | Easy to Learn and Outrageously Fun for Kids, Teens, & Adults | 2-6 Players Ages 7+ - magilano, SKYJO --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - πŸ›’ **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** β€” Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** β€” Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - πŸ’° **No Hidden Fees** β€” All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - πŸ”„ **15-Day Free Returns** β€” Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - πŸ”’ **Secure Payments** β€” Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** β€” Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.jp/products/5973483-grandpa-becks-games-skull-king-trick-taking-card-game](https://www.desertcart.jp/products/5973483-grandpa-becks-games-skull-king-trick-taking-card-game) --- *Product available on Desertcart Japan* *Store origin: JP* *Last updated: 2026-09-26*