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What Is the Spades Card Game & How It Works
Spades is a trick-taking game in which Spades in the trump - all the cards of Spade suit are trump cards. The game is mostly played between four players in a team of two players each or individually. However, the game also has two-player, three-player, and six-player versions. In this game, the players bid a number of winnable tricks and try to win at least that number of tricks through several rounds of the game.
Overview of the Spades Card Game
Number of Players:
Two or more (commonly 4 players in teams of 2).The Deck:
A standard 52-card deck is used. Jokers may be included in some variations.Rank of Suit:
Spades (♠) – always trump,Hearts (♥),Diamonds (♦),Clubs (♣)Rank of Cards-
Ace (high) to 2 (low): A, K, Q, J, 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2Object of the Game:
Each player or team bids how many tricks they’ll win. The goal is to meet that bid. First team to reach 500 points wins.Counter Bidding:
The first team to bid can be countered by the second team if they believe the first team over- or underbid. Strategic bidding is key to success.How Bidding Works in Spades Card Game?
The first dealer in the game is chosen randomly from the players, after which the turn to deals rotates clockwise. The dealer shuffles the cards and then deals one card at a time to each player in a clockwise direction until all cards have been dealt. Each player receives 13 cards.
How to Bid:
Winning the game depends a lot on how many tricks a player bids in the game. After the dealer deals the cards, the player at the dealer's left starts the bid. The players arrange their cards according to sets and assess the high-ranking cards in hand. Based on the strength of their hand, the players decide how many tricks they can win and then bid on that number of tricks. As per the standard rules of the game, each player must bid at least one trick. However, in partnership, the bids by the team partners are added together. There's only one bidding round and the players are not allowed to pass. Bidding also has two common variants known as bidding nil and bidding blind.How To Play Spades Card Game?
Gameplay:
Each player is dealt 13 cards until the entire deck has been distributed. The players arrange their cards and start the bidding process. Each player bids a number of tricks they can win in the round, with a minimum of one trick. The player on the dealer’s left plays the first card, and other players follow suit. The player who has the highest-value card wins the trick. If a trick contains a Spade card, the highest Spade played wins the trick. If no player plays a Spade, the highest card of the suit led, wins the trick. The round continues until the players have played all the cards in hand, and the player with the highest score wins the game.Scoring:
When a player wins an equal number of tricks as a bid at the start of the game, it is called making the contract. A player scores 10 points for every trick won and makes the contract. If the player also wins more tricks than the contract, that is, the player wins bags, and they score one point for every extra trick won. For instance, if a player bids 5 tricks and wins 5 tricks during all the rounds of the game, that player scores 5*10 = 50 points. Similarly, if a player bid 5 tricks but wins 8 tricks during all the rounds of the game, that player will score (5*10) + (3*1) = 53 points. Other Examples: Player 1 bid 5 tricks and won 7 tricks. He will score 52 points (50 for the tricks bid, plus 2 for the extras, which are known as "bags."). Player 2 bid 3 tricks and won only 2 tricks. He will receive a score of -30. Player 3 bid 0 tricks and won 1 trick. He will receive a score of -100. Player 4 bid blind 1 and won 0 tricks. He will receive a score of -10.Sandbagging in Spades:
In a trick-taking game of spades, tricks are the number of rounds where every player plays a card. The tricks are also sometimes referred to as Books. A player with the highest card in a round wins one trick. The players must win at least the number of tricks bid at the start of the game. For instance, a player bid 4 tricks at the beginning of the game and was able to win four rounds during the play, the player is said to have won four tricks or books. Any extra tricks won by a player above the number bid at the start are called Bags. Any tricks the team wins over the total bid is also called a bag. Winning each bag adds 1 extra point to the score. However, if a player wins 10 or more bags, that player loses 100 points, and the bag count also resets. Any bags beyond ten are carried over to the next cycle of ten overtricks - that is, if they are reached. This is called the Sanbagging rule. Example: Suppose Player 1, whose score is 337, bids 5 tricks, and he has 7 bags carried over from the previous rounds. If he wins 7 tricks, he scores 52, taking his score to 389 and bags to 9. If he wins 8 tricks, he scores 53, but loses 100 because he now has 10 bags, and his score becomes 290 (337 + 53 - 100). If he wins 9 tricks, he scores 54 and loses 100, bringing his score to 291 (337 + 54 - 100) and bags to 1.Winning:
To win the spades card game, a partnership must be the first to reach 500 points. When playing as an individual player, the first player to reach 250 points wins the game.Official Rules of Spades Game on MPL
Basic Spades Rules Every Player Should Know:
Spades are always the trump suit.
Each player must bid a number of tricks that they can win (a minimum of one trick) during the play.
The ranking of the cards in ascending order from the lowest to the highest card is 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, J, Q, K, A.
The player to the dealer’s left begins the trick, followed by others in a clockwise direction.
Each player must play a card following the suit. If a player doesn’t have a card of the same suit, they can use a trump or play a random card.
The trick is won by playing the highest value card if no trump is played. If one or more trump/s is/are played, the higher value trump card wins the trick.
While these are the game's essential rules, there are more rules related to bidding, play, and scoring, which players learn while playing the game.
Top Features of Spades on the MPL App
3-Player Quick Format:
MPL Spades is designed for three players, each receiving 12 cards. It accelerates gameplay while preserving the strategic depth of the classic four-player version.Spades as Permanent Trump:
The Spade suit is the default trump, outranking cards from all other suits. Players must follow the suit led if possible. But Spades can only be played first after they’ve been broken.Tap-to-Bid System:
At the start of each round, players bid on how many tricks they expect to win using a numbered selection interface. If a player doesn't bid in time, the game auto-assigns the minimum bid.Strategic Scoring with Bag Penalty:
Players earn 10 points per successful bid trick and 1 point for each extra trick (bag). Accumulating 3 bags results in a -30 point penalty.Real-Time Scoreboard:
After every round, players can review detailed stats including bids vs. takes, bags, penalties, and total score. Players can adjust their gameplay strategy accordingly.Reconnect and Rejoin Options:
If disconnected, players are prompted to reconnect or rejoin mid-game. It ensures continuity unless the game ends or the player exits voluntarily.Drop & Switch Option:
Players can leave the current table and instantly join a new one of the same entry type using “Drop & Switch.” However, rejoining the same game after dropping is not permitted.Fair Play Enforcement:
Inactive players have two turns before auto-play takes over. If all players are inactive for two turns, the game is cancelled. Fraudulent actions can lead to a permanent ban.Target Score Format:
The game continues until a player reaches the target score. Rounds proceed automatically until that condition is met.Best Spades Tricks and Tips to Win More Matches
1. Bid Smart:
Avoid underbidding just to stay in the game. While bidding low reduces risk, collecting too many extra tricks (bags) can lead to a -30 point penalty. Aim to bid as accurately as possible based on your hand strength.2. Count Your Spades:
Since Spades are permanent trump, always track how many you and your opponents have played. Holding high Spades like Ace or King can guarantee tricks, but only if lower Spades have already been played.3. Use Spades to Break Suits
When you run out of a suit, use a Spade to cut in and take control. It is especially useful if you need to secure a tricky bid or prevent opponents from building momentum.4. Watch the Scoreboard:
Use the real-time scoreboard to your advantage. If an opponent is close to triggering a bag penalty, consider forcing extra tricks on them to drop their score.5. Track Bids and Tricks:
Always be aware of how many tricks players have committed to and how many they’ve already taken. Use it to calculate how aggressive or defensive your play should be in the current round.6. Play Off-Suit Strategically:
If you’re off-suit, you’re not forced to win the trick. Sometimes it’s better to throw away a low card or burn a high Spade early to avoid accidentally taking more tricks than you bid.7. Don’t Lead with Spades Too Early:
Remember, you can’t lead with a Spade until someone else breaks the suit. Holding your Spades for later rounds can give you more control when other suits run dry.8. Maximise the Reconnect and Rejoin Feature:
If you’re disconnected, use the rejoin prompt quickly to return to your match. Staying engaged ensures your strategy stays intact and avoids the randomness of auto-played cards.9. Use Drop & Switch If the Table Feels Off:
If the gameplay slows down due to inactivity or unbalanced bidding, don’t hesitate to use Drop & Switch to enter a fresh match instantly.10. Stay Ahead of Penalties:
Keep total bags below three to avoid the -30 point penalty. If you're at risk, intentionally avoid winning extra tricks even if you can.Download Spades Game for Android & iOS Devices
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Step 1: Click on "DOWNLOAD ON THE APP STORE" button or use app store and search MPL to download the app.
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