Skat

:This article is about the card game Skat. For the type of singing, see scat singing, for the star Delta Aquarii Skat (star).

Related Topics:
Scat singing - Skat (star)

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Skat is the most popular card game in Germany.

Related Topics:
Card game - Germany

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It is also played in American regions with large German populations, such as Wisconsin and Texas.

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American - Wisconsin - Texas

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It is a three- or four-player game of tricks using a 32-card deck.

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The game of skat is not related to the simple American card game called scat, which is a draw-and-discard game.

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The deck of 32 cards consists of the cards 7, 8, 9, 10, jack, queen, king and ace in the suits diamonds, hearts, spades and clubs. There are no jokers. Some players in Eastern and Southern Germany and Austria prefer "German" decks with the suits of bells, hearts, leaves and acorns. At tournaments, a compromise deck is used nowadays that has the standard suits but with green spades and yellow diamonds. The choice of deck does not otherwise affect the game's rules.

Related Topics:
Joker - Austria

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Suitable packs can be bought pre-fabricated in Germany.

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Although the game at first sounds quite simple it has great depth. To be a good player it is necessary to practice for several years. Good players can recognize most of the unknown cards of the other players within a few tricks, thus being in advantage.

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