# Spades - Card Game

> Classic trick-taking card game with partnership and solo modes. (iPhone/iPad app by Shownak Chakma.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spades-card-game/id1185198977 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Shownak Chakma](https://appshunter.io/developer/1596085983)
- Category: Games, Card
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.00/5 from 712 App Store ratings · 64 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 10.0 · 18 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2016-12-19
- Data updated: 2026-09-14
- Monetization: ad-supported
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spades-card-game/id1185198977/reviews.md

## What is Spades?

Features:
1. Partnership and solo game mode.
2. Tricks and Trumps: Outwit Challenging Opponents.
3. Fits in all phones and tablets.
4. Supports all screen sizes.
5. Suitable for all level games players.
6. Help and hints available.
7. Awesome UI Design and easy settings.
8. Very fun and easy to play.
9. Great option for time pass.

Spades is a trick-taking card game devised in the United States in the 1930s. It can be played as either a partnership or solo/"cutthroat" game. The object is to take at least the number of tricks (also known as "books") that were bid before play of the hand began. Spades are always trump. Other suits have no intrinsic value during play, but a card of the suit led in the current trick will beat a card of any other suit except a Spade. Rank of suit: Highest to lowest: Ace, King, Queen, Jack, 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2.

Bidding:
Each player bids the number of tricks he expects to take. The player to the left of the dealer starts the bidding and bidding continues in a clockwise direction, ending with the dealer. As Spades are always trump, no trump suit is named during bidding as with some other variants. A bid of "zero" is called "nil"; the player must bid at least one if you don't want to bid "nil”.
In partnership Spades, the standard rule is that the bids by each member of the partnership are added together.

Blind and Nil Bidding:
Two very common variants of bidding are for a player or partnership to bid "blind", without having looked at their cards, or to bid "nil", stating that they will not take a single trick during play of the hand. These bids give the partnership a bonus if the player exactly meets their bid, but penalizes them if the players takes more or fewer.

Scoring:
Once a hand is completed, the players count the number of tricks they took and, in the case of partnerships or teams, the members' trick counts are summed to form a team count. Each player's or team's trick count is then compared to their contract. If the player or team made at least the number of tricks bid, 10 points for each bid trick are awarded (a bid of 5 would earn 50 points if made). If a team did not make their contract, they were "set", 10 points for each bid trick are deducted from the team's score (e.g.: six bid and any number less than six taken results in minus 60 points).
If a player/team took more tricks than they bid, a single point is scored for each overt rick, called an "overt rick", "bag" or "sandbag" (a bid of 5 tricks with 6 tricks taken results in a score of 51 points).

## Key features

- Partnership and solo game modes
- Trick-taking gameplay
- Bidding and scoring mechanics
- Help and hints available
- Awesome UI Design
- Fits all phones and tablets

## What do users think of Spades?

Overall sentiment: neutral

**Pros**

- 👍 Good game logic
- 🚀 Great for practicing singles play
- 🤖 Bots know how to play well

**Cons**

- 🐛 Scoring issues and inconsistencies
- 🤖 Partner bot plays illogically at times
- 📺 Too many ads and commercials
- 🎨 Card sizes too small

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Incorrect bag scoring and assignment
- Game freezes and crashes
- Inconsistent bidding and play order

**Most requested features**

- Allow passing a card on nil bid
- Implement blind nil bidding option
- Improve team-based scoring logic

## Recent user reviews (10 of 64)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spades-card-game/id1185198977/reviews.md

### 2/5 — Starting Sequence

*2023-11-14, version 1.8*

I always play first. That isn’t the way the game is supposed to be. Also, my partner takes tricks from me. There seems to be no connection with what their partner has bid. When I bid nil my partner wastes spades when I might need them for cover.

### 2/5 — Spades and ads

*2023-07-20, version 1.8*

I have been playing this game for a long time andused to enjoy it, but now it has a long ad after each hand. This is new and so annoying I am now deleting this game. Bye......

### 1/5 — Game is fixed

*2023-03-26, version 1.8*

Suit distribution all messed up and partner seems to be too stupid to know that they are ON YOUR SIDE.

### 2/5 — Thought this was partners

*2023-03-03, version 1.8*

It’s everyone for themselves it seems

### 3/5 — Mrs Emrich

*2023-01-08, version 1.8*

If you allow high /low jokers then the duece of spade should fall after the Ace of spades. That give you three top spades. This game only has jokers wild. Not as risky.

### 3/5 — I don’t think the developers know how to play Spades

*2023-01-01, version 1.8*

Scoring is bizarre. Also, I opted to play the blind nil. As a result the change was In asked if I bid blind nil before anybody else bids. Every time, bidding doesn’t follow a pattern of one player after another, but only because I have to choose blind nil or not first.

### 3/5 — Spades

*2022-12-15, version 1.8*

Love the game but despise the adds after each hand.  Also, don’t like the fact that when you go nil your partner usually messes you up. And a lot of the time the computer gives the bag to the wrong team.

### 5/5 — Spades

*2022-10-21, version 1.8*

Good game, but ads are a pain and to pay for them to be removed doesn’t seem right.

### 3/5 — Idk sometimes

*2022-09-30, version 1.8*

Love the game but the issue i have is when i really have a nil bid the other players literally allow me to get a book just to set me!! And if i would have went the one or two j would have been set! This game cheats honestly! But i cant seem to find a better online spades ♠️ option!!

### 1/5 — Boring

*2022-09-10, version 1.8*

This couldn’t be anymore boring if I sat in a hole! Bots are nothing to get excited about! Very 
Typical, nothing unique about this version

## Frequently asked questions about Spades

### What is Spades - Card Game?

Spades - Card Game is a digital adaptation of the classic trick-taking card game. It allows players to enjoy the game on their mobile devices, offering both partnership and solo gameplay modes. The objective is to bid on and win a certain number of tricks based on the cards dealt.

### What are the main features of this Spades app?

The app features partnership and solo game modes, allowing you to play with friends or against AI. It includes the core mechanics of trick-taking, bidding, and scoring, with helpful hints and an easy-to-use interface. The game is designed to fit all phones and tablets with support for all screen sizes.

### How is scoring handled in the game?

Scoring is based on the number of tricks bid versus the number of tricks actually taken. If you meet or exceed your bid, you earn points for each bid trick. Failing to meet your bid results in a deduction of points. Taking more tricks than bid earns bonus points, often referred to as 'bags' or 'sandbags'.

### Is this game suitable for beginners?

Yes, the app is suitable for all level players. It includes help and hints to guide new players through the game's mechanics. The UI design is also described as awesome and easy, making it approachable for those new to Spades.

### What are the different bidding options available?

Players can bid the number of tricks they expect to take. A bid of 'zero' is called 'nil', where a player aims to take no tricks. Common variants like 'blind' bidding (without looking at cards) and 'nil' bidding are supported, offering bonus points for successful execution but penalties for failure.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.8 — 2021-02-18

Bug Fix !

### 1.7 — 2020-09-20

Bug Fixed !

### 1.6 — 2020-05-20

Bug Fix !!!

### 1.5 — 2019-08-26

Bug Fix !

### 1.4 — 2019-08-20

Bug Fix !!!

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