Kraken Skulls!
2024Chris Porter
- Videos
- 9
- Creators
- 8
Mostly reviews and how-to-play. Kraken Skulls! is covered on BoardGameVideo.com by 4 reviews, 3 how-to-play guides, and 2 unboxings.
2 - 6 players
30 - 45 min
Medium weight: Teach it in one sitting
From BoardGameGeek
Kraken Skulls is a swashbuckling game full of dice and danger! You play as a pirate captain who sets sail determined to become the most dreadful pirate of the high seas. Navigate treacherous waters as you do what pirates do: hoard treasure to improve your ship's strength and win battles to gain the fear and respect of your opponents. Move secretly and simultaneously to determine encounters. Will you clash with rival pirates, try to escape the infamous Navy, or team up to defeat the deadly Kraken? If you manage to avoid conflict, then pillage, bury, or dig to add cards to your hand. Spend treasure to upgrade your ship and add more dice to aid you throughout the game. With over 20 different dice minigames, each playthrough will be a unique experience. The first to achieve six Dread is crowned Ruler of the Seas! Do you have what it takes? Gather your crew, roll your dice, and set sail for adventure in the hectic world of Kraken Skulls! -description from the designer
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Which Kraken Skulls! video should I watch?
Kraken Skulls! has 9 videos from 8 creators: 4 reviews, 3 how-to-play guides and 2 unboxings. They date from 2023 to January 2026.
To learn the rules, start with "Kraken Skulls! - How to Play" by Chris Couch Games, which runs 7 min.
For an opinion before you buy, start with "Kraken Skulls: My Favorite Mechanism" by Stonemaier Games. 4 creators have reviewed it.
If you like it, try Holiday Hills and Holiday Hills: Santa and Krampus Double Expansion, also by Chris Porter, or Chariot Race and Jamaica, which share several of its mechanics.
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About Kraken Skulls!
From BoardGameGeek:
Kraken Skulls is a swashbuckling game full of dice and danger! You play as a pirate captain who sets sail determined to become the most dreadful pirate of the high seas. Navigate treacherous waters as you do what pirates do: hoard treasure to improve your ship's strength and win battles to gain the fear and respect of your opponents. Move secretly and simultaneously to determine encounters. Will you clash with rival pirates, try to escape the infamous Navy, or team up to defeat the deadly Kraken? If you manage to avoid conflict, then pillage, bury, or dig to add cards to your hand. Spend treasure to upgrade your ship and add more dice to aid you throughout the game. With over 20 different dice minigames, each playthrough will be a unique experience. The first to achieve six Dread is crowned Ruler of the Seas! Do you have what it takes? Gather your crew, roll your dice, and set sail for adventure in the hectic world of Kraken Skulls! -description from the designer
Designer
Chris Porter
Artist
Chris Porter
Publisher
Chris Couch Games
Mechanics