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Skull King Game
SKU
033999
Grade 3-AD
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Teaching Method
Traditional
Teacher-centered curriculum commonly used in classrooms that may include a text, teacher manual, tests, etc.
Charlotte Mason
A methodology based on the work of a 19th century educator who maintained that children learn best from literature (Living Books), not textbooks.
Classical
A methodology based on the Latin Trivium (three stages of learning), including the grammar stage (memorization and facts), logic stage (critical thinking), and rhetoric stage (developing/defending ideas).
Unit Study
A thematic or topical approach centered around one topic that integrates multiple subject areas.
Montessori (Discovery)
A methodology based on the work of a 20th century educator that emphasizes student and sensory-driven discovery learning and real-life applications.
Other
Other methodologies
Religious Content
Secular
Contains content contrary to common Christian beliefs (i.e. evolution).
Neutral
Avoids religious or theoretical topics or presents multiple viewpoints without preference.
Christian/Religious
Faith-based or including instructional religious content.
Learning Modality
Auditory
Learns through listening, talking out loud or reading out loud.
Visual
Learns through seeing, prefers written instructions and visual materials.
Kinesthetic/Tactile (Hands-On)
Learns through moving, doing and touching.
Multi-Sensory
Curriculum that employ a variety of activities/components.
Presentation
Sequential
Curriculum progresses through well-defined learning objectives. Emphasizes mastery before moving to the next topic.
Spiral
Topics and concepts are repeated from level to level, adding more depth at each pass and connecting with review.
Conceptual/Topical
Focus is on the “why,” often with a unifying concept as well as specific skills; coverage may be broader.
Teacher Involvement
Low Teacher Involvement
Student-led materials; parent acts as a facilitator.
Medium Teacher Involvement
A mix of teacher-led time and independent student work.
High Teacher Involvement
Teacher-led lessons; may utilize discussions, hands-on activities and working together.
Additional Materials Required
No other materials needed
Everything you need is included.
Other Materials Required
There are additional required resources that are a separate purchase.
Other Materials Optional
There are additional resources mentioned or recommended but are not absolutely necessary.
Consumable
Consumable
Designed to be written in; not reusable.
Non-Consumable
Not designed to be written in; reusable.
Our Price
$16.99 
Description
Nothing says summer like sailing ships! Turn up the heat with pirates and plunder, while playing Skull King with your group of shipmates! This trick-taking card game packs great fun for 2-8 players in a small, portable box. For variety, there are two different levels of play and scoring for beginning and advanced variations. Pirate cards add different trick taking actions and optional cards such as the Kraken, White Whale and Loot cards bring additional excitement and challenges.
Skull King plays over ten rounds. In the first round, each player receives one card. In round two, everyone receives two cards, etc., until ten rounds are complete. Each player tries to predict how many tricks he or she will be able to take each round. Once everyone places a bid in turn order, the first player starts by revealing the starting card for the round. There are three standard suits of cards (green, yellow and purple) and a suit of Jolly Roger (black) cards numbered 1 through 14, which is the trump suit.
The first card played determines the suit each player must play that round with the highest number taking the trick. If a player does not have a card to play in the matching suit, they may play any card. Generally, if a card is played that does not match the starting suit; it automatically loses that trick. The following cards change these rules:
- Black cards are trump and beat any standard suit card – even those of a greater number value.
- Pirates beat all numbered cards.
- Escape cards are the lowest value in the deck and allow players to avoid winning a trick if desired.
- Tigress cards are played as either a Pirate or Escape card at the player’s discretion.
- The Skull King beats all numbered cards and pirates. Only Mermaids can beat him.
- Mermaids beat all numbered cards, but lose to all pirates except the Skull King.
At the end of each round, total up scores with points for guessing the correct number of tricks taken and points subtracted for guessing incorrectly. At the end of round ten, add all scores and the player with the most points wins the game!
There are special instructions for two-player games but I recommend a group of three or more for the optimum pirate experience. There are helpful web resources for this game with links furnished in the game manual. Plays in 30-45 minutes. ~ Marsha
Publisher's Description of Skull King Game
With mechanics derived and then enhanced from classic trick taking games, Skull King is considered by many to be the ruler of all bidding games!
Predict each round how many tricks you think you can win after taking a look at your cards. Get your bid correct and you'll gain points! Get it wrong, and you're out of luck! Our newest version includes refined card art, updated graphic design, optional advanced rules and scoring, a brand new score pad, 2-player rules, and more! Plus the infamous white whale!
Details
| Product Format: | Other |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Grandpa Beck's Games |
| Grades: | 3-AD |
| EAN/UPC: | 713757559539 |
| Length in Inches: | 5.875 |
| Width in Inches: | 4.0625 |
| Height in Inches: | 1.375 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 0.75 |
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