A new, comprehensive tutorial for new players. The rules and strategy are explained with examples that everyone can understand.
Improvements:
• Extensive revision of the user interface. Your game will look better than ever.
• Better computer bidding (e.g., Null more often) and better strategy for Skat layaway by simulated players.
New Games:
• Pub Skat. Play to see who buys the next round of beer!
• "Bock" rounds raise the stakes.
• League and Championship play. Hold your own tournament with multiple simulated players in a variety of pairings. Win a pairing and see your name at the top of the winner's list, but be careful that losses don't put an early end to your evening!
• Network Games. Play with multiple players over a network. The computer handles all of the details including the scoring. (Network licenses separate.)
New Views:
• View the contents of the Skat after the hand has been played.
• An especially-small card representation custom made for small monitors.
• Your cards can now be displayed full size. They lie one over another as you would hold them in your hand. They can also be sorted various ways to suit your taste.
• New Card Sets with a variety of card patterns. (See Below)
New Options:
• Selectable Sounds! Hear your opponents bid and announce games, applaud when you win, or make comments about your play.
• Keyboard shortcuts are available for most functions. During play, the mouse becomes unnecessary.
• Select the base value of Grand, 20 or 24.
• Optional performance rating. Gain an extra 50 points for winning, but credit your opponents with 40 points, if you lose.
• End play after a set score is reached or a certain number of hands are played.
…and much more.
Download a demo version from the Skat WWW site at the address: http://140.103.2.124.
 
Want to add some pizzaz to your game? Then, just change your cards! We've selected for you two additional card sets each consisting of four different colorful card types. The suggested retail price is $15.00 each, or $25.00 for both sets together. Order from your Macintosh dealer or direct from us at:
Skatmarketing c/o Sell, 223 Pearl Street, Wooster, OH 44691 USA. Tel.
(216)263-2383. E-mail: JWSELL@acs.wooster.edu.
Or
Fa. Rasche Softwareentwicklung und Projektberatung