Skat is a four-letter German card game that is a three-handed card game. It is a trick-taking game that is played with a 32-card deck and is the most popular card game in Germany. It is also popular in other countries such as Denmark, Sweden, and the Netherlands. The game is played with three players, each of whom is dealt 10 cards. The remaining two cards are placed face down in the middle of the table and form the skat. The goal of the game is to win the most points by taking tricks and declaring certain combinations of cards.