
- BGG rank
- BGG #8,676
- BGG rating
- 6.6
Reign of Dragoness
- 2–8 players
- 10–40 min
- Complexity 1.2/5
- 2022

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Skull King: Expansion Pack is an expansion for Skull King released in 2025 for 2–10 players, 30–60 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Brent Beck and Harrison Beck and its main mechanics are Hand Management, Rock-Paper-Scissors, and Trick-taking.
Expansion to Skull King including: 19 new play cards 3 reference cards 4 additional blank cards The new cards add both additional suited cards that follow the standard game rules for Skull King as well as new special cards that add new abilities to the play. This expansion is compatible with versions of Skull King that include the White Whale card in the base game.
Skull King: Expansion Pack supports 2–10 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 Skull King: Expansion Pack is 30–60 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 Skull King: Expansion Pack 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.
Skull King: Expansion Pack 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.
Skull King: Expansion Pack belongs to these categories: Pirates and Expansion for Base-game. Its main mechanics are Hand Management, Rock-Paper-Scissors, 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 credited designers of Skull King: Expansion Pack are: Brent Beck and Harrison Beck. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists Skull King: Expansion Pack as an expansion for Skull King. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Skull King to use it. Check that your edition of Skull King is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.