Skull & Roses (but famously known as simply Skull) is the quintessence of bluffing - a game in which everything is played in the players' heads. Each player plays a face-down card - then each player in turn adds one more card – until someone feels safe enough to state that he can turn a number of cards face up and get only roses. Other players can then overbid him - saying they can turn even more cards face up. The highest bidder must then turn that number of cards face up - starting with his own. If he/she shows only roses; he wins; if he reveals a skull - he/she loses - placing one of his cards out of play. Two successful challenges wins the game. Skull & Roses is not a game of luck: it's a game of poker face and meeting eyes!Beautiful cards and artwork to suit a wonderful game - we recommend it!- Description from PublisherAGES 10+3-6 PLAYERS