SKYJO Action PDF: Regler & kort gratis nedladdning

The official SKYJO Action rulebook comes inside the game box from Magilano. For a free printable version, you can save this complete guide as a PDF using your browser’s print function (Ctrl+P → Save as PDF). Websites like Geeky Hobbies and Official Game Rules also have detailed online rules guides that can be saved as PDFs. Note that most free PDFs online cover the original SKYJO, not SKYJO Action specifically — so be careful to find an Action-specific guide.

SKYJO Action is the expanded version that adds star cards (wild cards worth 0 points) and 30 action cards across 9 types (including attack and defense cards). The original SKYJO only has number cards (-2 to 12). SKYJO Action uses two separate decks, has higher player interaction through attack mechanics, and allows row removal in addition to column removal. The core objective — score the lowest points — remains the same.

There are 30 action cards total, spread across 9 unique types: Dra tre kort (5), Double Move (4), Byt dina egna kort (4), Upplysning (4), Defense (4), Reactivation (3), Byt med en annan spelare (3), Action Card Thief (2), and Meteorregn (1). They form a separate deck from the 150 playing cards.

Star cards serve three purposes: (1) They are wild cards that can match any number in their column or row for set removal. (2) When flipped face-up, they trigger an action card draw — you pick one of the 4 face-up action cards or draw from the action deck. (3) They are worth 0 poäng individually, and a complete column/row of 3 stars scores -10 points (4 stars = -15 points). Note: swapping a star card into position does not activate it — only revealing/flipping triggers the action draw.

Each unplayed action card in your hand at the end of a round adds 10 points to your score. This is a significant penalty. Additionally, you cannot play or discard action cards on the final turn after the round has been triggered. The key is to use or discard action cards well before the round ends to avoid this trap.

Yes! The Försvar action card blocks any attack card, including Meteorregn, Byt med en annan spelare, and Action Card Thief. If a player uses an attack card against you and you hold a Defense card, you can reveal it to block the effect. The Defense card is then discarded after use.

If you are the player who triggers the end of the round (by having all cards face-up) and your score is equal to or higher than any other player’s score, your round score is doubled. This is one of the most punishing rules in the game, so never rush to end a round unless you are very confident you have the lowest total.

The official rules support 2-8 players. With 6-8 players, each player is dealt only 9 cards (instead of 12) and uses a 3×3 grid. Playing with more than 8 would require additional card sets, which is not officially supported.

Yes, SKYJO Action is recommended for ages 8 and up. For younger or newer players, the official rules recommend removing the Action Card Thief and Meteorregn cards to simplify gameplay. You can also play a variation where action cards are shuffled into the playing deck instead of using a separate action deck, which reduces the complexity.

The official rules include two variations: (1) Mixed Deck: Choose 5-10 action cards and shuffle them directly into the playing deck. When drawn, you can keep or discard them and draw a replacement. (2) No Action Cards: Remove all action cards entirely and play with just the number and star cards for a simpler experience closer to the original SKYJO. Both variants are great ways to adjust the difficulty for different groups.