International Skat Server (ISS)

Business Profile

Core Value Proposition

International Skat Server (ISS) provides a free, cross‑platform online platform to play Skat worldwide and to practice against some of the strongest Skat programs, with an open message protocol and tools for developers to connect their own programs.

Target Customer

{"Skat players (beginners to advanced)","Skat clubs and associations","Skat enthusiasts","Developers who want to connect their own programs to ISS"}

Key Differentiator

Home of the strongest Skat programs (kermit, zoot, theCount) and a platform with an open message protocol, a platform-independent Java GUI, free access, and capabilities for developers to integrate their own software.

Implementation Timeline

Not specified

Pain Points

1Need a free, globally accessible platform to play Skat online
2Desire to practice against strong computer opponents
3Need for an open protocol and ability to connect external programs or custom clients

Key Features

1Free access with no usage fee
2Platform-independent graphical user interface written in Java
3Access to the strongest Skat programs (kermit, zoot, theCount) for practice
4Stored games and availability of game data for everyone
5Open message protocol to connect external programs
6Registration for users
7SkatGame App available for mobile devices (Android) and PC support via SkatGame.jar
8Downloadable Skat game datasets and software packages

Target Customer Industries

Client Results

1Not specified in content

Competitive Advantages

1No cost to use the ISS platform
2Access to some of the strongest Skat programs available
3Cross-platform support (Java GUI, PC, mobile via SkatGame App)
4Open message protocol enabling integration with user-developed software
5Large historical game data available (e.g., 9.1 million ISS games, 545MiB data, Jul-2024)

Key Benefits

1Free access to play and practice

2Play against top Skat programs

3Open protocol for integrating external software

4Large repository of past games and data

5Cross-platform availability (Java GUI, Android, PC)

Additional Product Information

Product Description

A Java-based, cross-platform online server for playing Skat, hosting strong Skat programs, providing free access, user registration, and the ability to download software and game data. It also supports integration with external programs through an open message protocol and serves as the home of popular Skat programs such as kermit, zoot, and theCount.

Target Market

Skat players and enthusiasts worldwide, Skat clubs and associations, educational institutions or clubs offering Skat, and developers wanting to connect their software to ISS

Unique Value Proposition

The server is the home of the strongest Skat programs and offers free access, an open protocol for integration, and cross-platform support, enabling both players and developers to participate and extend the ecosystem

Technical Requirements

Platform-independent Java GUI client required; internet connectivity needed; ports 8000, 7000, or 80 for connections; registration to access features; downloadable software and game data (9.1M ISS games, 545MiB bzip2 for ISS games as of Jul-2024); SkatGame App available for Android; SkatGame/JAR for PC

Pricing Model

Free access: there is no usage fee for ISS

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