# BooksMade Spades — Play Spades - JJDD \| JJA \| ACE

> Online Spades card game with multiple rule sets and social features. (iPhone/iPad app by Future Design Works LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/booksmade-spades/id6741116281 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Future Design Works LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1793169522)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Card, Family
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 50 App Store ratings · 15 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 15.1 · 109 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2025-04-16
- Data updated: 2026-09-07
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/booksmade-spades/id6741116281/reviews.md

## What is BooksMade Spades?

Play Spades online, your way. Choose JJ22 (Joker Joker Deuce Deuce, also labeled JJDD in the app), JJA (Joker Joker Ace) or Traditional Ace High rules and jump into live games with friends, crews, bots, or players around the world.

Built by a real Spades player with 25+ years at the table, BooksMade Spades is made for the way people actually play. From the Big Joker down to the Power 2s, JJ22/JJDD is handled right, and Traditional Ace High is built in too.

Now it is even easier to get a game going. CREW Mode lets you play with any number of friends and use bots to fill the rest of the table, so you do not have to play alone or wait for a full group of four. Bring one friend, two friends, or the whole crew and get into the action.

Spectate Mode lets friends watch live games without taking a seat. Invite people to follow the action, keep up with bids, books, and big plays, and stay connected while the table runs.

Live chat adds more table energy to eligible games, giving players more ways to talk, react, and make every match feel like real Spades.

Play free with ads, or subscribe to Premium Access for ad-free play outside spectator mode, premium emojis, and expanded chat phrases ($1.99/month or $14.99/year). Spectating games may still show ads for all users.

Key Features:

- Live Multiplayer: Real-time Spades matches with friends, partners, bots, or random players.
- Three Modes: Play JJ22/JJDD (Joker Joker Deuce Deuce), JJA (Joker Joker Ace) or Traditional Ace High.
- Flexible CREW Mode: Start private games with any number of friends and fill open seats with bots.
- Spectate Mode: Watch live games, invite friends to spectate, and follow the action in real time.
- Live Chat: Talk at the table in eligible games with chat text, blurbs, and reactions.
- Ranked Play: Competitive 2v2 with ELO-based matchmaking.
- Leagues: Create and manage custom leagues with standings and rivalry stats.
- Spades HQ Scorekeeper: Track books, bags, nils, and penalties for in-person games.
- Solo Mode: Practice against AI bots programmed for Spades logic.
- Player Stats: Wins, losses, ELO rating, streaks, and full game history.
- Free to Play: No coins, no pay-to-win.

Whether you are keeping score at the cookout, running a CREW game with friends, watching the table in Spectate Mode, or competing online for bragging rights, BooksMade Spades brings the full Spades experience to your fingertips.

By subscribing, you agree to Apple's Standard End User License Agreement:
http://www.apple.com/legal/itunes/appstore/dev/stdeula

## Key features

- Live multiplayer Spades matches
- JJ22 and Traditional Ace High rulesets
- Flexible CREW Mode with bots
- Spectate Mode for friends to watch
- Live chat and reactions
- Ranked play and leagues
- Solo practice mode

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BooksMade Spades Annual Access | $14.99 | per year |
| BooksMade Spades Access | $0.99 | per month |
| BooksMade Spades Annual Access | $9.99 | per year |
| BooksMade Annual Access | $19.99 | per year |
| BooksMade Spades Access | $1.99 | per month |
| Spades Premium Access | $3.00 | per month |
| Spades Premium Access | $25.00 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Spades League | $10.00 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 15)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/booksmade-spades/id6741116281/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Best Spades App!

*2026-08-05*

I love the interface and the JJDD option!

### 5/5 — The app

*2026-07-07*

So far so good I like the overs nice

### 5/5 — Greatest

*2026-06-27*

Love the game

### 5/5 — Solid Game

*2026-06-22*

No other app on the market allows you to play the Joker-Joker-Deuce-Deuce (JJDD) rules in spades like Books Made does. 

For those unfamiliar with JJDD rules, the app also offers standard ‘Ace high’ rules for the classic style of play. You can create leagues too, which allows for custom rules, game invites, score tracking and chats for trash talk. 

If you’re on the fence, this is a great game and for anyone looking to get smoked at the table, download the app and step up!

### 5/5 — Spades JJDD

*2026-06-22*

Super cool app - The app has the best UI that ive seen so far as far as spades apps go — and the fact that it offers the JokerJokerDeuceDeuce playstyle is an added bonus — nice

### 5/5 — Best Spades App Yet

*2026-06-22*

I’ve played a few other apps and this by far is one of the best. Game play, competitive action, and bugs, which are minimal, are addressed asap. Really solid app!

### 2/5 — Horrible Interface

*2026-06-09*

The interface is horrible and does not allow for any flexibility. This app has potential just glad I did pay for the ad free version or I would be hot.

**Developer response:** If you could I'd like to know what flexibility you feel the app is missing? Your feedback will help us make the app the best it can be. What is it about the interface you do not like? I built the app to get users into games quickly so if the mark is being missed in some aspect I'd love to know why and how I can fix it.

### 5/5 — The app

*2026-06-02*

So far so good I like the overs nice

### 5/5 — Great Game

*2026-05-31*

Great Game

### 1/5 — Game blows

*2026-05-28*

Game suck

## Frequently asked questions about BooksMade Spades

### What are the main game modes in BooksMade Spades?

BooksMade Spades offers Live Multiplayer matches with friends or random players, a flexible CREW Mode to start private games with friends and bots, and a Solo Mode for practicing against AI bots.

### Does BooksMade Spades support different Spades rule sets?

Yes, BooksMade Spades supports two popular rule sets: JJ22 (Joker Joker Deuce Deuce, also labeled JJDD) and Traditional Ace High. This allows players to enjoy the game according to their preferred variations.

### Can I play BooksMade Spades with friends who are not online?

While live multiplayer requires all players to be online, the CREW Mode allows you to start a private game with any number of friends and use bots to fill the remaining seats. This means you can play with a partial group of friends and still have a full table.

### How does the Spectate Mode in BooksMade Spades work?

Spectate Mode allows friends to watch live games without participating. You can invite people to follow the action, track bids and plays, and stay connected to the game as it unfolds.

### What are the subscription benefits for BooksMade Spades?

Subscribing to Premium Access offers ad-free play outside of spectator mode, premium emojis, and expanded chat phrases. Subscription options include monthly and annual plans.

### Is BooksMade Spades suitable for competitive play?

Yes, BooksMade Spades features Ranked Play with ELO-based matchmaking for competitive 2v2 matches. It also includes Leagues where you can create and manage custom leagues with standings and rivalry stats.

### What kind of player statistics does BooksMade Spades track?

The app tracks comprehensive player statistics including wins, losses, ELO rating, streaks, and a full game history. This allows players to monitor their performance and progress.

### Does BooksMade Spades have ads?

BooksMade Spades is free to play with ads. Users can opt for a Premium Access subscription to remove ads outside of spectator mode. Spectating games may still display ads for all users.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.3.8 — 2026-09-03

Added Solo Leaderboard
Added more achievements for solo mode

*********** SPECIAL THANKS/SHOUT OUT ***********
*************************** ****************************
Ryan sent us a bug in Solo mode and we fixed it. We wanted to give a shoutout because its players like Ryan in the early days of an app that support not only with their time playing but with going the extra mile to make sure the experience is great for everyone.

We want to make BooksMade Spades the best place to play Spades online where its Joker Joker Deuce Deuce (JJ22), Joker Joker Ace (JJA) or Ace High.

Join us, share to your Spades friends and communities...

and Thanks Ryan!!!

### 4.3.7 — 2026-08-26

Meta Description Updates
Meta Video Updates

### 4.3.6 — 2026-08-19

Updates for scoring live tournament games.

### 4.3.5 — 2026-08-17

Meta data & description update.

### 4.3.4 — 2026-08-17

Stability updates for online play.
Promo code updates

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