# Spades V+, classic card game — The Ace of Spades card game

> Strategic trick-taking card game with adjustable AI and multiple bidding options. (iPhone/iPad app by ZingMagic Limited.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spades-v-plus-classic-card-game/id548598994 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [ZingMagic Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/463724340)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Card, Family
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 33 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2012-08-28
- Data updated: 2026-08-27
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spades-v-plus-classic-card-game/id548598994/reviews.md

## What is Spades V+, classic card game?

Spades is a modern classic in the world of card games. It is thought to have been developed during the late 1930's in America.

The successful Spades player is a fine strategist, a master of deductive reasoning and a champion of mind games. ZingMagic allows you to develop and test these skills by bringing Spades to your mobile device. The powerful engine with 6 different playing strengths ensures a fascinating and challenging game every time.

Spades supports all the usual features you would expect from a ZingMagic game, including numerous game play variations, reviewing the game, takeback and replay of moves and hints.

Game features:
* Choice of multiple card backs and themes to suit your individual preference.
* Multiple levels of play. Each computer player can have any strength from beginner to expert.
* Best of breed artificial intelligence engine, better than most PC Spades engines.
* Multiple display and card playing options to suit your individual preference.
* Set the winning and losing scores from a range of values.
* Support for Blind 6, 7 or 8 bidding.
* Support for Boston bidding.
* Support for Big and Little Moe bidding.
* Support for Big and Little Bemo bidding.
* Support for Blind Nil and Nil bidding.
* Support for numerous 10 for 200 bidding game play options.
* Full undo and redo of moves.
* Hints.

Privacy info:
Please note that this game ad-funded. We generate some income to pay for the support and development of the game from advertising. 

You can choose to remove the adverts via the built in IAP.

## Key features

- Multiple playing strengths
- Review game, takeback, replay
- Hints
- Choice of card backs and themes
- Support for various bidding types (Nil, Boston, etc.)
- Adjustable winning/losing scores
- Undo and redo moves

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Buy now | $1.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Spades V+, classic card game?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 👍 Good classic card game
- 👍 Free to play
- 👍 Addictive and fun
- 👍 Teaches how to play
- 👍 Good for passing time
- 👍 Simple interface
- 👍 Fast gameplay
- 👍 Good computer players
- 👍 Customizable cards
- 👍 Works well

**Cons**

- 🐛 Freezes a lot
- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 🐛 Annoying ads
- 🐛 Clunky interface
- 🐛 Graphics are dated
- 🐛 Not intuitive for beginners
- 🐛 Game doesn't always follow rules
- 🐛 Inconsistent settings saving
- 🐛 All in English
- 🐛 Too busy playing screen

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App freezes and requires reinstallation
- Stuck on home screen, refuses to deal cards
- Crashes every time you try to open it
- Problems saving custom settings
- Game crashes or fails to save settings
- Game doesn't respect screen orientation
- App closes immediately after opening logo screen
- Cards are too small on iPhone

**Most requested features**

- Explanation of terms like 'little moe', 'big moe'
- Explanation of scoring
- Stat tracking page (wins, losses, streaks)
- Option to disable ads
- More game variations
- Improved graphics
- Sound feedback
- Multi-language support (especially French, Spanish, Italian)
- Option to automatically move pile to winner's stack
- Tutorial for beginners

## Recent user reviews (10 of 286)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spades-v-plus-classic-card-game/id548598994/reviews.md

### 2/5 — Wooshao

*2016-12-31*

Freezes a lot. You have to continuously delete app and reload it, sometimes within same day deleting / reloading, sometimes day after day. Needs fixing.

### 3/5 — Freezes too much

*2016-03-13*

I love this games but it freezes too much. I tired of downloading it over and over.

### 2/5 — Great... when it works. :(

*2016-02-03, version 5.23*

I played a handful of really fun games. Then it just stopped working. Im stuck on the home screen and it refuses to deal cards. ☹️

### 2/5 — Frustrating

*2015-11-05*

Every night I have to reinstall this app because it won't work. It freezes when I get to the card table. So frustrating!! I have wifi at home so I can do this but it takes time to install that I could be playing. No other app does this, so what's wrong with the app? A bug? Needs sorting for more stars. 
Otherwise it's a really good app and fun to pass the time.

### 1/5 — Latest Update

*2015-08-30, version 5.22*

This game went from ok to junk on the last update.  Instead of dealing with the useless adds, it now crashes every time you try and open it.

### 1/5 — Stinks !!!

*2015-08-29, version 5.22*

So sick of the idiots who program these games. No clue how to play. The bid rotates around, not just the same player bidding first all of the time. No variations like they claim. Bots are too stupid for words.

### 1/5 — Please fix option saving in new release

*2015-04-29*

Website is out date and has no visible way to register/get support.
Great game, have played it for several years, but latest version has problems saving custom settings. Game either crashes or fails to save settings. iPad mini retina, iOS 8.3 (up to date as of April 28, 2015). Also, it's annoying that settings are only available at certain points/screens in the game. Plus, the way game and visual settings are divided between different menu selections doesn't make much sense. Give us access to *all* settings with one button that I can access any time.

### 3/5 — Has potential but needs some work

*2015-01-03*

This game needs some explanations. There is a help function but it does not explain what little moe, big moe, etc. means. Also a explanation of scoring would be helpful.

### 1/5 — Spade addict

*2014-02-10, version 5.07*

Do not bother.  You have to click after every hand to get to the next.  Ad between every round.  Scoring messed up too.  Find another.  Any other.

### 3/5 — Good, but...

*2013-07-21, version 5.03*

Please add a Stat Tracking page: wins, losses, win streaks, losing streaks, biggest win, biggest loss, etc.  thank you

## Frequently asked questions about Spades V+, classic card game

### What is Spades V+?

Spades V+ is a mobile application that brings the classic Spades card game to your device. It's designed to challenge your strategic thinking and deductive reasoning skills with a powerful AI engine.

### What are the key features of Spades V+?

Key features include multiple playing strengths for the AI, support for various bidding types like Nil, Boston, and Blind Nil, full undo/redo functionality, hints, and customization options for card backs and themes.

### How much does Spades V+ cost?

The app is free to download and play, supported by advertisements. You have the option to remove these ads through an in-app purchase.

### What devices is Spades V+ compatible with?

The provided description does not specify exact compatibility details. However, it is designed for mobile devices, implying compatibility with most modern smartphones and tablets running iOS or Android.

### Who would enjoy playing Spades V+?

This app is ideal for individuals who enjoy strategic card games, particularly Spades. It's suitable for both beginners looking to learn and experienced players seeking a challenging opponent.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 5.45 — 2025-12-18

Welcome to the 2026 edition of Spades.
Includes a number of minor UI improvements and updates to support the latest dependant SDKs (bug fixes).

### 5.44 — 2025-01-14

Welcome to the 2025 edition of Spades
Multiple minor improvements to the AI to enhance game play.
Numerous minor UI improvements.
Updated all dependant SDKs (bug fixes)

### 5.42 — 2023-08-06

Change of IAB Consent Management SDK provider

### 5.41 — 2022-12-21

Smoother and more refined UI and game play.
Updated support for latest iOS functionality.
Updated dependant SDKs.
A number of general bug fixes.

### 5.39 — 2022-01-04

Updated support for latest iOS versions.
Updated dependant SDKs = bug fixes.

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