A quick example
In a suit game, the four Jacks are the highest trumps in club, spade, heart, diamond order. The declarer needs at least 61 of 120 eyes; the two defenders combine their points.
How to play
A deal uses 32 cards: seven, eight, nine, Jack, Queen, King, ten and ace in each suit. Each player gets ten cards and two form the Skat. Bid in turn; the highest bidder chooses diamonds, hearts, spades, clubs, Grand or Null. With a pickup game, take the Skat and return two cards; with Hand, leave it unseen. Players must follow the led suit or trump when possible. Suit and Grand games need 61 eyes; in Null, the declarer must take no trick.
Frequently asked questions
How many people play Skat?
Skat is a three-player trick-taking card game. This page seats you with two local computer opponents; it is not online multiplayer.
What is the Skat?
The Skat is the two-card stock set aside during the deal. The declarer may pick it up in a pickup contract, then returns two cards, or leave it unseen in a Hand contract.
What contracts can I choose?
This practice version includes four suit contracts, Grand and Null, with pickup or Hand where offered. Open/ouvert and announced Schneider or Schwarz modes are not included.
Which cards are trumps?
In a suit contract, all four Jacks rank first (clubs, spades, hearts, diamonds), followed by the chosen trump suit. In Grand, only the Jacks are trumps. Null has no trumps and uses its own card order.
Must I follow suit?
Yes. Follow the led suit or trump if you can. If you have none, you may play any card.
How many eyes win a suit or Grand game?
The declarer needs at least 61 of the 120 card eyes, including the Skat. The defenders combine their eyes.
How does Null work?
Null has no trumps. The declarer wins only if they take no trick. Its standard values are 23 for Null and 35 for Null Hand.
Is the CPU expert-level?
No. The local opponents use a simple legal-move strategy for practice; they do not claim tournament strength or perfect play.
Is my game uploaded or saved online?
No game data is uploaded. Your current deal is saved automatically in this browser on this device so you can resume it later.
Rules and limitations
This is a casual three-seat practice game with two local CPUs, not online multiplayer, a tournament, gambling or a perfect-play solver. The auction is a streamlined ascending practice ladder, not the complete tournament dialogue. It supports suit, Grand and Null with pickup/Hand basics, follow-suit legality and deal scoring. Open/ouvert, announced Schneider/Schwarz, tournament penalties and house rules are not implemented.