Question 1

What is Skulled?

Accepted Answer

Skulled is a free educational game where you identify animal skulls. Learn taxonomy, collect cards, and compete on the global leaderboard.

Question 2

How do I play Skulled?

Accepted Answer

Look at the skull image, analyze its features, and choose the correct animal species from the options. You have 2 attempts per round.

Question 3

Is Skulled free to play?

Accepted Answer

Yes! Skulled is completely free to play. Create an account to save your progress and compete on the leaderboard.

Question 4

What game modes are available?

Accepted Answer

Skulled offers multiple modes: Classic (identify species), Progressive (identify taxonomy levels), Speedrun (60-second challenge), and Daily Challenge.

Question 5

How do I collect skull cards?

Accepted Answer

Win games to earn card packs. Open packs to collect skull cards for your album. Rare and legendary cards are harder to find!

Question 6

What is the Daily Challenge?

Accepted Answer

The Daily Challenge presents a new skull every day for all players worldwide. Compete with friends and see who can identify it first!

Question 7

How does the Speedrun mode work?

Accepted Answer

In Speedrun mode, you have 60 seconds to identify as many skulls as possible. The faster and more accurate you are, the higher your score!

Question 8

Can I play Skulled on my phone?

Accepted Answer

Yes! Skulled is a web-based game that works on any device with a modern browser - desktop, tablet, or mobile phone.

Question 9

Is Skulled scientifically accurate?

Accepted Answer

Skulled uses real photographs of animal skulls and accurate scientific nomenclature. It is designed to be both a fun game and a valid educational tool for biology students and enthusiasts.

Question 10

What animals are included in the game?

Accepted Answer

Skulled features a wide variety of vertebrates including mammals, birds, reptiles, and amphibians from all continents.

Common Name	Scientific Name	Class	Order	Family
Abramis brama	Abramis brama	Actinopterygii	Cypriniformes	Cyprinidae
Accipiter nisus	Accipiter nisus	Aves	Accipitriformes	Accipitridae
Acinonyx jubatus	Acinonyx jubatus	Mammalia	Carnivora	Felidae
Acrocephalus scirpaceus	Acrocephalus scirpaceus	Aves	Passeriformes	Acrocephalidae
Agrionemys horsfieldii	Agrionemys horsfieldii	Reptilia	Testudines	Testudinidae
Ailurus fulgens	Ailurus fulgens	Mammalia	Carnivora	Ailuridae
Alca torda	Alca torda	Aves	Charadriiformes	Alcidae
Alces alces	Alces alces	Mammalia	Cetartiodactyla	Cervidae
Aldabrachelys gigantea	Aldabrachelys gigantea	Reptilia	Testudines	Testudinidae
Alligator mississippiensis	Alligator mississippiensis	Reptilia	Crocodilia	Alligatoridae
Alouatta palliata	Alouatta palliata	Mammalia	Primates	Atelidae
Alouatta seniculus	Alouatta seniculus	Mammalia	Primates	Atelidae
Ammospermophilus harrisii	Ammospermophilus harrisii	Mammalia	Rodentia	Sciuridae
Anas platyrhynchos	Anas platyrhynchos	Aves	Anseriformes	Anatidae
Anser anser domesticus	Anser anser domesticus	Aves	Anseriformes	Anatidae
Anthus spinoletta	Anthus spinoletta	Aves	Passeriformes	Motacillidae
Antilocapra americana	Antilocapra americana	Mammalia	Cetartiodactyla	Antilocapridae
Antilope cervicapra	Antilope cervicapra	Mammalia	Cetartiodactyla	Bovidae
Aonyx cinerea	Aonyx cinerea	Mammalia	Carnivora	Mustelidae
Aonyx cinereus	Aonyx cinereus	Mammalia	Carnivora	Mustelidae

Species Database