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Skull
2011 As d'Or winner · Wirecutter's best bluffing game
Curated by the panel
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Around$21
Right nowCheck stock
Almost no components, all psychology. Lay your roses or your skull face-down, bluff, bid, and flip — a staredown that makes the whole table explode on a single brave card.
A closer look — 5 photos from Space Cowboys
Why players love it
“Skull is such a perfect bar table game, the cards even look like drink coasters.”— Meeple Mountain
“There is an elegance in the design that ensures while it's simple, it is still quite engaging.”— Casual Game Revolution
The honest verdict
What's lovely
- Possibly the purest bluffing game ever made
- Beautiful coaster-style cards; gorgeous table presence
- Scales 3–6 and teaches in two minutes
Fair warnings
- Frequently between print runs — stock comes and goes
- Needs three or more; no two-player or solo
Where to find it
Carried by Space Cowboys. Prices and stock shift; we re-check often.
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Researched + written by the panel, 2026-06-11. 2 sources on file.
