Skip-Bo Manuals & User Guides

Skip-Bo is Mattel’s sequencing card game, where players build shared piles from 1 to 12 and race to empty their stock piles using numbered cards and wild Skip-Bo cards.

Find instruction manuals and playing guides covering setup, turn order, scoring, beginner options and partnership play, including the JMM20 card game.

Match the product code on your packaging to the manual before following its contents list and setup instructions. For physical product support, consult the Mattel Consumer Services details in your instructions.

• Which Skip-Bo manual should I use?

  Match the product code on your packaging to the manual. The JMM20 instructions cover setup, play, scoring, beginner options and partnerships for that edition.

• How do I set up Skip-Bo JMM20?

  Shuffle the cards and deal a facedown stock pile of 30 cards per player for 2–4 players, or 20 cards for 5 or more players. Turn each stock pile’s top card faceup and place the remaining deck in a shared draw pile.

• How many cards come with Skip-Bo JMM20?

  The JMM20 instruction manual lists 168 cards. Check your edition’s own instructions before comparing contents.

• Who can I contact for physical Skip-Bo product support?

  The supplied instructions list Mattel Consumer Services at +1-800-524-8697 in the United States. For other regions, consult the contact details printed in your manual.

• Is there a quicker beginner setup?

  Yes. The JMM20 instructions suggest giving each player a 10- or 15-card stock pile for a quicker game and include optional beginner setup tips.