The birth of the beloved card game of the Germans - Skat - took place exactly 200 years ago in Altenburg, Thuringia: On September 4, 1813, Geheimrat von der Gabelentz first recorded the game "Scat" in his notes! In addition to the history of the game's origin, the book includes the rules of play, a Skat lexicon, Skat sayings, and showcases the development of Skat cards. Gerd Matthes, a card collector from Altenburg and product manager at the card factory, presents the latest research findings on the origins of the Skat game in an informative yet entertaining manner, as well as the history and significance of Skat institutions such as the Skat court, Skat association, and Skat congresses, along with the most important Skat rules, sayings, and wisdom. Numerous illustrations depict historical card motifs from the time of its inception and remarkable Skat memorabilia.