
- BGG rank
- BGG #284
- BGG rating
- 7.5
Skull King
- 2–8 players
- 30 min
- Complexity 1.7/5
- 2013

Rules assistance for Ding!
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Ding! is a board game released in 2011 for 3–8 players, 30 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. Its main mechanics are Hand Management and Trick-taking.
From Publisher's Website: Ding! is a fast-paced, trick-taking card game. You don't need a partner, but you do need guts! Race around the game board by taking tricks either one by one or by playing a Ding! a special move worth five tricks that propels you forward while sending your opponents backwards! You start with 5 cards and can exchange up to 3 of them for new cards to try to spell Ding! or build a better trick-taking hand. However, you must take at least one trick a hand or you move backwards, further away from the Finish line. You can opt out of any hand after all, the closer you are to winning, the more you have at stake.
Ding! supports 3–8 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for Ding! is 30 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Ding! for ages 8 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Ding! has a complexity rating of 1.8 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Ding! belongs to these categories: Card Game. Its main mechanics are Hand Management and Trick-taking. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The catalogue lists Ding! as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.