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Skat

Also known as: German Skat
315CardsRanked playCPU availableNo sign-up, free

German Skat for three: win the bid to play alone against two without seeing the other hands, and aim for 61 card points. About 15 minutes, free in your browser.

Play with friendsJust send the invite link. No sign-up for them either
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Practice against the computerStart right away. Choose the strength
CPU strength
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Find an opponent onlineComing soon (October)
Tutorial (3 min)Learn the rules as you play

Before you start

Settings for this game against the CPU. To change them later, start a new game.

Number of deals

What we record

Skat in 30 seconds

  1. BidBid from 18. The listener holds or passes; the highest surviving bidder becomes declarer.
  2. Skat and declarationTake two skat cards and discard two, or play Hand. Declare a suit, Grand or Null.
  3. PlayFollow suit when possible. In suit games and Grand, jacks are trumps. The winner leads next.
  4. WinDeclarer wins with 61 points, or no tricks in Null. Game value must also reach the bid.

At a glance

The numbers for this game. These match the actual game implementation.
ItemThis game
Players3 players
Play timeAbout 15 min
TypeCards
Ranked playYes
Practice against the CPUYes
PriceFree (no account needed)
Rights holderA public-domain classic game
Last updated2026-10-08

How to play Skat online with friends

  1. Tap "Play with friends"A party is created with a 6-character code. No account is needed.
  2. Send a link or QR codeShare it on LINE, or just read the code aloud.
  3. Everyone opens it in a browserOnce 3 players have joined, the host taps "Start".

Rule highlights

Setup, play, winning, and house rules

Setup

  • 32 cards: A, K, Q, J, 10, 9, 8, 7 in each suit. Deal 3 each, skat 2, 4 each, then 3 each.

How to play

  • Bid from 18. The listener holds or passes; the highest surviving bidder becomes declarer.
  • Take two skat cards and discard two, or play Hand. Declare a suit, Grand or Null.
  • Follow suit when possible. In suit games and Grand, jacks are trumps. The winner leads next.
  • Declarer wins with 61 points, or no tricks in Null. Game value must also reach the bid.

Winning

  • Score after the cards run out; Null loses immediately on taking a trick. Win the game value or lose twice it. The highest total after all deals wins; ties share a place.

House rules

Default is this site’s setting. Changeable shows whether the party can change it.
NameDescriptionDefaultChangeable
Number of dealsNumber of dealsRedeals count as deals. The highest final total wins.Everyone deals equally often.9 deals (about 15–20 min)Changeable
ScoringScoringList changes only declarer scores. Tournament adds +50 for winning or −50 for losing, with +40 for each defender on a loss.Choose list or tournament scores.List (game value only)Changeable

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FAQ

How many players?

Three. Practise alone against two computer players.

What is Skat?

A traditional German card game, unrelated to clothing.

How long?

Nine deals take about 15–20 minutes, an estimate.

Can I play on a phone?

Yes. No app is needed — just open it in a browser. You can join the same party as people on a PC or tablet.

Can two people play?

Yes. This game supports 2 or more players.

Rights holder and physical edition

This is a public-domain classic game. The rules follow the standard reference rules.

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Last updated 2026-10-08 · Run by Qdan, Inc.