Skat is a three-handed card game that originated in Germany in the early 19th century. It is a trick-taking game that is played with 32 cards and is the most popular card game in Germany. The game is usually played by three players, but can also be played by four or more. The game is played with a standard deck of 32 cards, with each player receiving 10 cards. The remaining two cards are placed face down in the middle of the table. The goal of the game is to win the most points by taking tricks and making certain combinations.