Skat (card game) (in case of a "hand" game, when the "Skat" is not picked up). Players have therefore to exercise careful scrutiny during bidding, as not to incur an unnecessary loss. The bidding may also give away some information about what cards a player may or may not hold. Experienced players will be able to use this to their advantage. The game value (also called "hand value", ) is what the game will be worth after all tricks have been played. It is determined not only by the 10 cards held, but also by the two-card "Skat". The "Skat" always belongs to
Euchre game variations Euchre player. If a defender has won two tricks and still has possession of the Benny then he must slap it onto his forehead as a sign of the guaranteed euchre. In an attempt to improve a poor hand a player may call a 'kezza' with what would appear to be little chance of success in the hope that his partner may assist in winning the majority of the available tricks. The Kurtz Blind Loner In eastern Michigan(United States) there is a slight variant to the standard euchre rules. If a team is trailing by 9 points, the trailing team