The Skunk'd Rule Vault: Unleashing Creativity, One Rule at a Time!

Welcome to the heart of SKUNK’D—our ever-evolving Rule Vault! Here, you'll find the carefully crafted and delightfully chaotic rules that have shaped SKUNK’D into the thrilling, tail-raising game it is today. From classic staples to the wild twists that keep us on our toes, these are the rules that have stood the test of game night.

But remember, SKUNK’D is all about growth and adaptation! We’re always on the hunt for fresh and funky rule ideas. If inspiration strikes, let your inner rule-maker shine and send us your suggestions. Who knows? Your idea could skulk its way into the next version of SKUNK’D!

Let’s keep the streak alive—happy rule-making!

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Cartoon scene with a black and white pony pom-pom trimming a bomb with a digital timer in a colorful room with perfume bottles on shelves, and other animals in the background.

countdown

Devoid of Reason - Chaos
Before rolling for the last time, a player must announce “Countdown”. They must then roll a 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, Skunk in consecutive rolls, keeping one die per roll. If successful that player instantly WINS the game!
“In the midst of fancy fragrances, the skunk’s focus was unwavering on the ticking bomb. ‘Hold your breathe, or things could get pretty pungent!’”
When originally created, we called this the Infinity rule where the player had to roll from 1 up to 6 to win the game. In the first review of an early prototype of our game, a group of young play testers described it as their favorite rule.

A cartoon skunk riding a motorcycle at a stadium with explosions and a crowd watching.

extreme

Devoid of Reason - Chaos
All players on their turn may continue rolling until they have SKUNK’D, and still move all points from their den onto the board! No min. to get on the board, and you may want to play to 20,000.
“The skunk, nature’s aromatic daredevil, is so extreme that even its scent is a stinkin’ sensation.”
Mandy came up with this rule and (correctly) insisted that we drop any requirements for getting on the board for the first time, too. This rule is a staple when playing with grandsons Simon & Wes so we can all enjoy the thrill of watching them rack up scent-sational scores!

Three cartoon skunk characters with white hair and blue eyes standing on a floating rocky platform with electric sparks and lightning in the background.

mega+

Slightly Silly - Value
Mega rules apply to 5‘s and skunk’s (in addition to 2’s, 3’s, 4’s, & 6’s). Additional 5‘s are worth 500 and additional skunk’s are worth 1,000. Mega doubling also applies.
“After a hefty serving of beans, even skunks ask for tips on powering up their smell game!”
Originally, we called this Mega Extreme. It was one of our earliest high-risk, high-reward rules.

Animated cartoon of a black and white dog with a pink tongue playing golf, swinging a golf club at a golf ball on a green grassy course with trees and mountains in the background.

mulligan

Slightly Silly - Spray
A player may proclaim Mulligan to get a good old fashioned do over! Each player may claim one Mulligan per game. The Mulligan can be called anytime!
Recharging our skunk spray…will update soon…

A cartoon skunk character with large blue eyes, white hair, and a gas mask, standing confidently in a colorful autumn forest with fallen leaves, trees with orange and yellow foliage, and sleeping animals in the background.

pungent

Devoid of Reason - Value
A Scent-sational score of 2,000+ is worth double! An Odorific score of 5,000+ is worth triple! You’ll want to play to at least 20,000.
Recharging our skunk spray…will update soon…

A cartoon-style horse race with a happy black and white horse and a rider in front of other horses and riders, with a finish line banner and a crowd of animal spectators in the background.

six, two, & even

Slightly Silly - Spray
On any given roll a player may change any 6’s they have rolled to 2’s or change any 2’s they have rolled to 6’s. Each player may use this rule once per game.
Recharging our skunk spray…will update soon…

Cartoon animals on a boat labeled 'Peace Le Boat' navigating icy waters with snowy trees in the background. The boat is launching a splash, and the animals include a bear cub in a captain's hat holding a stopwatch, a bunny sitting on the boat, a squirrel standing on the boat, and a small mouse sitting near the squirrel.

slow boat

Slightly Silly - Value
When a player rolls six skunk‘s or 5’s, one at a time, they receive 5 times the value of the six dice. Ex. Four 5’s and Two skunk‘s = 400 pts. times 5 for a total of 2,000 pts.!
Recharging our skunk spray…will update soon…

Cartoon zebra with white mane standing on a box, looking excited in front of a mirror, with a blue alarm clock and a teddy bear on a wooden dresser, purple curtain, and a pink wall in a bedroom.

stripes+

Slightly Silly - Value
When a player rolls Stripes (3 pairs) that are numerically consecutive, such as 3’s, 4’s, & 5’s, they get a whopping 3,000 points instead of the measly 1,000!
Recharging our skunk spray…will update soon…

Illustration of a cartoon skunk wearing a crown, sitting on a throne, holding an onion, with rats, cheese, garbage, bones, and moldy vegetables around, portraying a humorous, messy scene.

stinky super skunk’d

Devoid of Reason - Chaos
When a player has Super SKUNK’D (rolled 6 dice with none of them scoring) the player’s score on the board resets to ZERO! This player can now start dreaming about their epic comeback!
Recharging our skunk spray…will update soon…

Cartoon animals playing poker in a casino. The central black-and-white dog holds a winning hand of five fives and has poker chips at the table. Other animal characters, including a cat, rabbit, and mouse, are in the background, with some expressing surprise and excitement.

single cinco

Slightly Silly - Value
When a player rolls six 5’s, one at a time, they receive a score of 3,000 points!
This is James’ creation, the name and symbol flowing from James’ love of slowly floating on an inflatable raft on a secluded lake in Florida (Florida, Massachusetts, that is).

Cartoon skunk character with white and black fur, large blue eyes, wearing a headband that says 'Skunk'd', waving and smiling.

"Help us add to the legacy of Skunk'd by sharing your creative rule ideas—let's keep the tradition alive and thriving for generations to come!"