The early history of the game of Skat has been well researched, although some theories about its origins cannot be proven or have since been discredited.
The game spread rapidly within German-speaking Europe and also in the US and is now one of the most popular card games in Germany as well as being considered Germany's national card game. The history of the game of Skat or Scat began in the early 19th century in Thuringia.
Die Skatpartie ('The Skat Session') by Josef Wagner-Höhenberg