# Military Spades — Spades,card,game,big joker

> Offline partnership card game with jokers, house rules, and AI opponents. (iPhone/iPad app by Roger Ruhle.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/military-spades/id6813977412 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Roger Ruhle](https://appshunter.io/developer/6804357557)
- Category: Games, Board, Card
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 4 App Store ratings · 2 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 5 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Brazilian Portuguese, European Spanish
- Released: 2026-09-29
- Data updated: 2026-10-18
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/military-spades/id6813977412/reviews.md

## What is Military Spades?

Military Spades is the partnership card game played on deployments, in barracks, on ships and on flight lines,
  now on your iPhone and iPad. Team up with the bot player across the table and take on two bot opponents.
  No account needed, and the game itself plays offline.

  HOUSE RULES, DONE RIGHT
  • Four players, two teams, 13 cards each, with a Big Joker and Little Joker as the highest trump
  • Bid as a team: your combined total sets the goal
  • Special contracts: Big Moe, Little Moe, 10 for 2 and Blind 6
  • Bags and the 10-bag penalty, the Boston, and mis-deal rules are all built in
  • When the Big Joker leads, the opponents must play their highest trump, just like at the table

  PLAY YOUR WAY
  • Single player: you and a bot partner against two bot opponents
  • Bots that bid, work with their partner, hold back the Big Joker and cash their boss cards
  • Drag a card onto the table to play it
  • Your game saves automatically, so you can pick up right where you left off

  BUILT FOR PHONE AND TABLET
  • Universal app for iPhone and iPad
  • A woodland-camo table, a shuffle animation and a celebration when you win
  • Available in English, Spanish, Portuguese (Brazil), German, French and Italian
  • A built-in rules page so new players can learn as they play

  FREE TO PLAY
  Free with ads. Prefer no ads? A one-time "Remove Ads" purchase removes them for good, on every
  device signed in to your Apple ID.

  Military Spades is an independent game and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any branch of
  the U.S. armed forces or the Department of Defense.

## Key features

- Partnership card game with jokers
- Single-player offline mode
- AI opponents and bot partner
- Customizable house rules
- Automatic game saving
- Multi-language support

## Is Military Spades safe?

Not enough ratings yet to assess Military Spades.

## Is Military Spades legit?

Military Spades appears legitimate, with a few gaps. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for Military Spades is 65 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.

## Recent user reviews (2 of 2)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/military-spades/id6813977412/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Military spades

*2026-10-08*

Great game! Played for a while and definitely enjoyed the gameplay

### 5/5 — Enjoyable solitary card game

*2026-10-08*

It’s a fun game to play. You learn strategy for spades even though a bit different then spades. I just have to remember to use the Avoid Bags in a more timely basis.

## Frequently asked questions about Military Spades

### What is Military Spades?

Military Spades is a partnership card game played offline on iPhone and iPad. It features AI opponents and a bot partner, with customizable house rules and special contracts.

### Can I play Military Spades offline?

Yes, Military Spades is designed for offline play. No account is needed, and the game itself plays without an internet connection, making it ideal for on-the-go gaming.

### Does Military Spades have ads?

Yes, Military Spades contains advertisements. You can remove them permanently with a one-time purchase that applies to all devices signed in to your Apple ID.

### What are the special contracts in Military Spades?

Military Spades includes special contracts such as Big Moe, Little Moe, 10 for 2, and Blind 6. It also incorporates rules for bags, the 10-bag penalty, the Boston, and mis-deals.

### How does the bidding work in Military Spades?

In Military Spades, players bid as a team. Your combined bid sets the goal for the round, and the game features unique mechanics when the Big Joker leads.

### What devices is Military Spades available on?

Military Spades is a universal app available for both iPhone and iPad. It is designed to offer a seamless experience across these Apple devices.

### Is Military Spades suitable for new players?

Yes, Military Spades includes a built-in rules page to help new players learn as they play. The game is rated for ages 4 and up.

### How often is Military Spades updated?

The latest version of Military Spades is 1.0.5, last updated on October 17, 2026. This indicates regular updates to improve the game.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.0.5 — 2026-10-17

The card you pick up is now much bigger and rises above your finger, so you can see it clearly.
  For Big Moe and Little Moe you can now choose who leads first, you or your partner, and your
  partner tells you if he can lead.

### 1.0.4 — 2026-10-15

When you pick up a card, it now grows much larger and rises above your finger, so you can
  clearly see which card you've chosen before you play it.

### 1.0.3 — 2026-10-02

behind the scene updates about scoring

### 1.0.2 — 2026-10-01

Minor updates and behind-the-scenes improvements.

### 1.0.1 — 2026-09-30

Shows when your partner holds the Big Joker, and the "Avoid Bags" toggle was added and resets each hand.

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