Mythical Dice
- Players
- 3-6
- Best withThe player count this game plays best at.
- 4 players
- Play timeHow long a full game runs once everyone knows the rules.
- 30 min
- AgeThe minimum age printed by the publisher.
- 8+
- ComplexityHow demanding the rules are, from 1 (very light) to 5 (very heavy).
- 1.6 / 5
- Year
- 2016
About the game
Mythical Dice, originally released as Skull King: Das Wurfelspiel, is a bidding and trick-taking dice game where players predict how many tricks they'll win each round using a hand of secret dice. Special dice depicting minotaurs, griffins, and mermaids form a rock-paper-scissors hierarchy that beats all numbered dice, adding a bluffing layer to each trick. Players bid discreetly using finger counts, then race to roll matching or superior dice to claim tricks, with bonus points available for daring captures like beating a minotaur with a mermaid. Accuracy is rewarded heavily, while missing your bid costs points, keeping tension high across the game's six to eight rounds. It's a fast, social dice game for larger groups of 3-6 players.
Hobbli's Notes
Mythical Dice brings the beloved trick-taking bidding tension of Skull King into a fast, dice-driven format, and the rock-paper-scissors special dice add fun swingy moments. Its quick playtime and support for up to six players make it a great pick for larger casual groups. The bidding-accuracy scoring rewards careful reading of your hand and opponents' tendencies, giving it more depth than a typical party dice game. Fans of trick-taking or Skull King specifically should find this dice adaptation an easy, entertaining sell.
What we like
- Rock-paper-scissors special dice add exciting swingy moments to tricks.
- Bidding-accuracy scoring rewards careful hand-reading over pure luck.
- Quick playtime suits larger groups well.
- Familiar trick-taking tension for fans of Skull King.
Keep in mind
- Heavy scoring penalties for missed bids can feel punishing.
- Dice-based trick resolution adds randomness some trick-taking fans may dislike.
- Best at higher player counts, less compelling with only three.
Who it's for
Fans of trick-taking and bidding games ages 8+, great for larger social groups of 3-6 players.
