What must a declarer do after picking up the skat?
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When playing a contract "with the skat" in the game of skat, the declarer must perform the following steps after picking up the two cards:
- Add the skat to their hand: The declarer adds the two cards to their hand without showing them to the other players.1
- Make discards: The declarer must make any two discards facedown.1
- Announce the game: After discarding, the declarer announces their chosen contract—which may be grand, a suit, null, or null ouvert.1
The declarer is not required to announce the specific game they originally had in mind during the bidding process, provided that the game they ultimately announce is worth at least the amount they bid.1