Skat is Germany's most popular card game and its national game. Three players compete: one declarer plays solo against two defending partners, and the four Jacks rule as the strongest cards in every contract.

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Skat in a nutshell

Played with 32 cards (7 through Ace) by three players — a solo declarer against two partners. Each gets 10 cards and two go to the skat. The declarer picks them up, presses two cards back, and declares a suit contract or Grand (Jacks-only trump). The deck totals 120 points; the declarer needs 61 to win the deal, and the first to 301 points wins the match.

Frequently asked questions

How many cards are used in Skat?

32 cards — ranks 7 through Ace in all four suits.

How many players play Skat?

Three: one solo declarer against two allied defenders, over 10 tricks per deal.

What is the skat?

The two cards left over after the deal. The declarer picks them up (a 12-card hand), presses any two cards — their points count for the declarer — and both are revealed at the end of the deal.

How many points does the declarer need?

At least 61 of the deck's 120 card points.

What is a Grand contract?

A contract in which only the four Jacks are trump; every other card plays at its natural rank — Ace, then 10, King, Queen.

What is the order of the four Jacks?

Clubs J > Spades J > Hearts J > Diamonds J — the strongest cards in every contract.

Do I have to follow suit?

Yes — follow the led suit if you can, and play trump if trump is led and you hold one. A Jack always counts as trump, never as its suit.

When does the match end?

When a player reaches 301 points; if 12 deals pass first, the highest score wins.

Can I play Skat online for free?

Yes — play Skat online free at skat.yeeqia.com, directly in your browser, with no download or sign-up required to try a table.

Does it work on mobile?

Yes, the site is mobile-first and runs in any modern Android or iPhone browser.

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