# Hardwood Spades — Play Spades Card Game Online

> Play Spades solo or online with multiple game variations and excellent graphics. (iPhone/iPad app by Silver Creek Entertainment.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hardwood-spades/id897713434 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Silver Creek Entertainment](https://appshunter.io/developer/493710735)
- Category: Games, Card
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 948 App Store ratings · 133 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 9+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 110 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2014-08-20
- Data updated: 2026-09-08
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hardwood-spades/id897713434/reviews.md

## What is Hardwood Spades?

Pull up a chair. Hardwood Spades has been bringing players together for over 20 years -- and our medieval tavern is still going strong. Whether you're a Spades veteran or just learning the ropes, you'll find a welcoming atmosphere, good company, and a great game. Free to play, always.

If you're tired of card games dressed up as casinos, you've found your medieval tavern.

Play online with thousands of players worldwide, team up with friends, or enjoy a quiet solo game against AI opponents that actually play like real people. No casino noise. No slot machine gimmicks. Just Spades.

Why Players Keep Coming Back:
• A Mature Community: Moderated and friendly -- sportsmanship comes first
• Play Anywhere: Smart AI opponents for solo play anytime, no internet required
• Competitive Edge: Online tournaments and global leaderboards
• Immersive Experience: Stunning environments and high-quality audio
• Total Customization: Unique card decks, backgrounds, and animated FOOMS effects -- available with tokens, purchasable anytime

Spades Variations:
• Partnership: Traditional, Mirrors
• Individual: Standard, Mirror, Cutthroat
• Specialty: Whiz
• And more!

Want chat, rated games, an ad-free experience, and 200 tokens every month? Plus membership is optional and affordable.

More Hardwood Games:
• Hardwood Euchre -- Jacks are Trump
• Hardwood Hearts -- avoid the points
• Hardwood Backgammon -- race to safety

Prefer a quiet game alone? All of our games can be played solo -- but for the ultimate single player experience, check out Hardwood Solitaire IV, also available on the App Store.

Questions, suggestions, or found an issue? We love hearing from our players at support@silvercrk.com

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Hardwood Games Subscriptions are optional and available at a rate of 1 month for $4.99, 3 months for $14.99 or 1 year for $29.99. Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase.  Subscriptions will auto-renew unless turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period.  Your iTunes account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period.  Your subscriptions can be managed from your iTunes account settings.  Cancellation of subscriptions is not allowed. Our privacy policy may be viewed at http://www.hardwoodgames.com/about/privacy/ Our terms of service may be viewed at http://www.hardwoodgames.com/about/terms/

## Key features

- Play solo or online multiplayer
- Multiple Spades game variations
- Excellent graphics and soothing environments
- How to play tutorials
- Post winnings to Facebook
- Optional subscriptions for more features

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Plus Membership | $4.99 | per month |
| Plus Membership | $14.99 | per 3 months |
| Plus Membership | $29.99 | per year |
| 12 Month Plus Membership | $29.99 | per year |
| 1 Month Plus Membership | $4.99 | per month |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pack of 165 Tokens | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 425 Tokens | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 80 Tokens | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 865 Tokens | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1 Month Plus Membership | $4.99 | one-time |
| Plus Membership | $4.99 | one-time |
| Plus Membership | $19.99 | one-time |
| Plus Membership | $2.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Hardwood Spades?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 Fun and addictive game
- 🎨 Great graphics and visuals
- 🕹️ Engaging gameplay
- 🕰️ Relaxing and calming experience
- 🌐 Ability to play with real people online
- 🕹️ Challenging AI opponents
- 💻 Works well on various devices
- 🕰️ Longtime player loyalty

**Cons**

- 🐛 Occasional server disconnections
- 🤖 Issues with AI partner bidding and play
- 🤬 Toxic player behavior and harassment
- 💰 Complaints about subscription model
- 🔍 Difficulty finding consistent games
- 🔋 Battery drain issues on mobile
- 🤯 Frustration with recent app changes

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Scoring issues and incorrect point calculations
- Crashes and freezes, especially on older devices
- Inconsistent card dealing and distribution
- Glitches with card swapping and bidding

**Most requested features**

- Add reporting system for toxic players
- Improve AI partner bidding and strategy
- Introduce a timer or faster gameplay option
- Allow customization of game settings
- Provide more offline/single-player modes
- Improve cross-device syncing and account management

## Recent user reviews (10 of 133)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hardwood-spades/id897713434/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Nil passing…

*2026-08-01, version 2.0.636*

I really love this game and play it ALL the time!!! I just hate the fact that I can’t pass cards to my partner when I choose “ blind nil”! 😭

### 5/5 — Great games

*2026-05-06, version 2.0.636*

I relearned how to Spades with is app,

### 1/5 — No Diversity in Characters

*2026-04-03*

So I’ve been playing for years now, and I am frustrated with the Current character customization. When I pay for characters, I expect to be able to get characters that represent me. When trying to adjust the character skin tone, for women specifically, the color is not consistent across the body. 

Beyond the aesthetics, the robots need a major change. It seems like they only focus on not getting a bag and will celebrate not getting a bag even after losing. 

There should be an option to remove the bag count anyway to be more like real life spades.

### 1/5 — Sucks

*2026-01-01, version 2.0.630*

This game will allow people to harass you and follow you in every game. They have an elite group they protect and the rest of them they silence and put in time out. Find a different spades game

### 1/5 — They HAD a good thing going

*2025-11-13*

I’ve been playing this game for the past 10-15 years. They ruined this game. Don’t know whose idea it was but my vote is they should be fired. I played this game a minimum of an hour or 2 everyday. No more. I deleted my game copy. Games go WAY too fast now. No fun anymore. I could play to 1550 points per game and it took some time. Now I’m  finished with a game in 5 minutes. Too many other spades games out there to play yours anymore. Been great knowing ya.  If u decide to go back to the good ol’ days, drop me a text. I’ll be back in a nano second.

**Developer response:** Waffles, we sill have 1550 points games as the max.   you might need to scroll the list. if its getting cut off.

### 2/5 — Game or Toaster Oven app?

*2025-10-20, version 2.0.628*

Hot! Hot! Hot! (And not in a good way!) This game will turn your phone into a portable heater. Major battery life drain as well.

In regards to gameplay, the bots are quite dumb at even the hardest level.

It's time to uninstall.

### 5/5 — Hardwick Spades

*2025-10-15, version 2.0.628*

This is by far my favorite online spade game to play! It’s not hard, and it’s just a lot of fun!!! 5 stars

### 5/5 — Love

*2025-10-01, version 2.0.628*

Love Hardwood games!

### 3/5 — Fun

*2025-07-24, version 2.0.626*

This is a fun app but it does not score correctly. If you are playing as a single, watch your total from one round to the next. In some cases, after winning a round, it provides the high score to the losing team. Obviously a glitch in the system that needs to be addressed.

### 2/5 — If my partners don’t STOP CUTTING MY KINGS!

*2025-05-28, version 2.0.624*

I know I’m playing the computer instead of real players but PLEASE fix the bug where my partner keeps cutting me!  Sheesh!

## Frequently asked questions about Hardwood Spades

### What is Hardwood Spades?

Hardwood Spades is a mobile application that allows you to play the classic card game of Spades. You can play solo against the AI or join thousands of players online for multiplayer matches. The app features excellent graphics, soothing environments, and multiple variations of the Spades game.

### What are the different ways to play Spades in this app?

The app offers a variety of Spades game variations, including Partnership Spades (traditional), Partnership Suicide, Partnership Mirrors, Individual Spades, Individual Mirror, Individual Cutthroat, and Individual Cutthroat Mirror. This allows for diverse gameplay experiences for both solo and multiplayer modes.

### Is Hardwood Spades free to play?

The base game is free to play, with online multiplayer games being free. However, there are optional subscriptions available for enhanced features and content. These subscriptions can be managed through your iTunes account settings.

### What platforms is Hardwood Spades available on?

Based on the information provided, the app is available on the AppStore, indicating it is compatible with Apple devices such as iPhones and iPads. Specific iOS version compatibility is not detailed but typically follows standard App Store requirements.

### Can I play Spades offline?

Yes, you can play Spades offline in solo mode. The description mentions that all of their games, including Spades, can be played as single player, catering to those who prefer solitude or lack an internet connection.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.0.636 — 2026-04-13

Improvements
• Added Whiz Spades variant.
• Fixed multi-foom binds.

Bug Fixes
• Miscellaneous bug fixes.

Under the Hood
• Updated to Godot 4.6.1.

### 2.0.635 — 2026-02-26

Improvements
• Added Whiz Spades variant.
• Fixed multi-foom binds.

Bug Fixes
• Miscellaneous bug fixes.

Under the Hood
• Updated to Godot 4.6.1.

### 2.0.630 — 2025-11-20

Improved Store & Inventory Reliability
• Inventory now updates correctly when signing in.
• Store and option icons now appear properly even when your device is offline.

Better Avatar & AI Customization
• All of your purchased avatars now show up for single-player AI.
• You can now change AI avatars while a game is in progress.

Smoother Visual Experience
• Fixed a small visual line that could appear above certain characters.More updates and improvements coming soon!

### 2.0.628 — 2025-08-05

Game History is here!
Now you can replay your recent games . Watch every hand unfold and review each play to sharpen your strategy or just relive the fun.
• Rewatch any game - See exactly what went down, card by card.
• New Share Feature - Snap and share game moments with friends or post online.
• Perfect for improving your play, settling debates, or just bragging rights.
To access Game History, tap your player name in the main menu.
More updates and improvements coming soon!

### 2.0.626 — 2025-06-30

• Show off your favorite Achievement Badge next to your avatar during games
• Profile Stats are now context-aware - see relevant stats based on the game you're playing
• New: a second page of profile stats where you can pick and highlight any stat you're proud of
• Easily view players you've liked or disliked in the game list
• Enjoy a burst of confetti when you unlock Achievements — because victories deserve a celebration!

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## More apps by Silver Creek Entertainment

- [Hardwood Solitaire IV Pro](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hardwood-solitaire-iv-pro/id493710732)
- [Hardwood Hearts Pro](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hardwood-hearts-pro/id510774767)
- [Hardwood Euchre Pro](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hardwood-euchre-pro/id511372093)
- [Hardwood Spades Pro](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hardwood-spades-pro/id511372693)
- [Hardwood Backgammon Pro](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hardwood-backgammon-pro/id511373003)
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All apps by Silver Creek Entertainment: https://appshunter.io/developer/493710735

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