I’ve wanted to learn Skat for a while, but not knowing anyone who played it, it’s tough for you and two friends to start from ground zero. This app helps you through the learning curve, lets you (optionally) play with all hands visible, and offers (optionally) advice. It’s selectable for German or English and the English coverage is pretty good, with just a few of the advice items being German-only. Even that you can figure out pretty quickly. Skat is a bit complicated to learn, but this app helps you through it. Once you get better, it can play at a high level and offers a myriad of game and rules options. They really did a stellar job with this!
It’s a wonderful app, I enjoy it very much. Initially disappointed by the seeming lack of assistance mode that Lite has. You have to click the lightbulb in play and then click the small Show button to get the same options.
This isn’t a criticism of the app per se, but the developer makes separate versions for the iPad and iPhone, and charges full price for each. I think there should be the ability to buy one for full price, but both at some discount (rather than $12 for one version, $24 for both, or whatever it is, perhaps $15 for both — it’s the same engine after all.) For that matter, a quantity discount for purchasing Skat and Doppelkopf, or perhaps all the developer’s games, would be welcomed.
Great app and very addictive once you have the rules figured out. I wish there was more English so I could use the strategy trainer and analysis. The existing minimal English needs some work too (e.g. "plenty points" sounds funny) Thanks!
I have been using this app for years. Initially, I was hopeful that bugs would be addressed in a timely fashion. But the app’s developers seem to be indifferent to constructive criticism and certainly don’t ever respond to contact requests. If you are considering a Skat app, I suggest you look elsewhere!
Only after I paid 8.99 did the app inform me that I should buy a different version optimized for ipad. Even though I searched for ipad only apps, the iphone version of this app was displayed for purchase, right on top. Not happy to be misled into buying the wrong version.
Well configured. Easy to navigate and the training courses are great. Wish my German was better to get a real grasp on the nuances. I live near Altenburg and still the German is tough. A great app.
The new version is a lot better. However, translating to other languages does not really work. I wish there was a setting to just keep the German words. Also, in the new version, if someone plays an open game, there is the sign of the game title right across the card, which obstructs the view. One more nit picky thing: in the review option it should be shown who held which cards. However, overall this is a tremendous card game app, one of the best values in the entire app store. Now I wish you could do the same for Doppelkopf ...
I am clearly not a high powered player. But I have known and played the game for close to 70 years with friends and family. The newest iPhone/iPad version has finally got rid of those awful Micky mice. The level of play seems ok with me, sometimes I win, sometimes I lose. Sometimes the computer opponents make really dumb plays. That could be deliberate, accidental, or simply odd programming. I can't tell either way.
I am a beginner, so my review may reflect that. I appreciate having an app that helps me learn this game. I know of no one locally that knows how to play. However, there are a few suggestions for you to consider. First, it would be nice if there was a way to forfeit a game rather than being forced to continue playing. Also, would like to be able to play with a human opponent, either using the same device, or via the Internet. Finally, since German is not my first language, I would appreciate knowing the translation of my opponents' comments. They might be put in the section which explains the way the app works.
This app has good graphics and a very fast game play, only loading is a bit slow. The AI is getting better with each release. It still has some annoying flaws, but with the new feedback system I am sure Peter will analyze and fix those. Overall a well done application, but while like most AIs it is not a serious challenge for experienced players. Still it is good enough for hours of fun.
as a German expat living in the US, I get my soccer fix via the internet, and finally can play Skat again, thanks to Peter's app. And I am addicted...the app is user friendly, strong graphic, a simple interface. I just wish the players were stronger (lots of boneheaded moves), and you could shut games short, when the outcome is clear.
This is definitely worth buying if you like Skat. The graphics are good, and the AI isn't so bad as to make it unplayable. It would be nice to have more English support, though--most of the preferences are in German, and, more importantly, there are no English cards, only French and German! I would also welcome some extra options (such as an option not to double losses). All in all, get this if you like the card game, you won't regret it.
I have played this game since its first PC release more than ten years ago. I think it is the best Skat game out there. The latest iPhone update brought big improvements to handling and speed. However, there are still the same flaws from ten years ago: when teaming against the player, your co-player sacrifices high-value cards unnecessarily. Also, the cards appear to be dealt in a certain pattern and not randomly.
I learned SKAT from my grandfather and his friends when I lived in Germany. I have missed the game as I have moved back to the US. This app is awesome. Sometimes my playing partner misses some obvious plays but that happens when you play with SKAT veterans as well. This is the only SKAT app I could find and I am glad someone put the work in to create it. Prost! MM
As mentioned by other reviews, your team player at times makes really stupid mistakes, as though you are the one playing against the other two. Very frustrating, the AI definitely needs some refinement. It'll give you more appreciation playing with other people. Other than that, it's not too bad of a game with a nice set options to customize the rules.
I always wanted to learn Skat and just could not get it from various books. This app allows you to learn the basics and also try out various strategies by depleting the same hand. For example, I have become a much better player of Grand as I was able to try out a hand again.
If you play the paid iPhone version on an iPad the settings button on top are hidden behind the clock and iPad status bars. You cannot change settings or go easily to the game stats.
The graphics and gameplay are well polished. The computer players beat me most the time, but I'm not so experienced. Since the last upgrade, the ai sometimes pauses a bit before selecting a card.
This is a very good app. I like it a lot, however, I am somewhat confused about the rules. Furthermore, it is not possible to change to a contra at all times, but otherwise it is a lot of fun.
This game is fun hard to pick up at first but if it was also in English it would be better. But u can play revolution on it should make a update for it
The app is wonderfully done. Two little things I wish it had. First, an English translation for instructions. Second the spitz option for scoring. Overall I love the app, and the gameplay is great.
I was a Schafkopf Spieler and learned Skat one evening on a trip to Taiwan. This app helped me learn more and is lots of fun. I like the different strategies from Schafkopf.
Skat is a trick taking card game. It is the most popular German card game played by over 20 million people. Our Skat app was #1 card game for over six weeks in the German App Store. Play the original on iPhone and enjoy many hours of intensive gameplay! Highlights: - Strong computer opponents - German and French deck of cards - Replay and in-game help for beginners - Customize the rules with Kontra, Re, Bock and Ramsch - Choose from three great background scenes - Select your own photos for the computer opponents Warning: The spoken game sound is German language only. Please contact the authors if you are interested in localized sound. Thank you! SKAT for iPhone is based on the desktop version of Skat for Mac and PC. For 20 years this is one of the most favored computer skat games. Learn more at www.skat-game.com
