How do you score in Spades?

If you make your team bid, score 10 points per bid trick. Overtricks are bags (+1 each). If you miss your bid, lose 10 points per bid trick.

What are bags in Spades?

Bags are extra tricks over your bid. Each bag is +1 point, but too many bags can trigger a bag penalty.

What is NIL in Spades?

NIL means bidding 0 tricks. If the NIL player takes zero tricks, the team gets a bonus; if they take any trick, the team gets a penalty.

When can you lead Spades?

You can’t lead Spades until Spades are broken (a Spade has been played on a non-Spade lead), unless you only have Spades.

How do you play Spades online here?

Choose a mode (vs bots, online matchmaking, or friends room), place your bid, then play 13 tricks following suit when possible.

Is Spades played 2v2?

Yes. Spades is typically played with 4 players in two teams; partners sit opposite each other and combine bids and scores.

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How Levels Work

You earn 100 XP per completed game. Each next level requires more XP.

Level 2: 400 XP (4 games)

Level 3: 1600 XP (16 games)

Level 4: 3600 XP (36 games)

Titles

Your title is based on your level.

Lv 35+: Legend

Lv 20+: Elite

Lv 10+: Veteran

Lv 5+: Experienced

Lv 2+: Apprentice

Lv 1+: Rookie

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Win a game to gain +20 LP. Lose a game to lose -16 LP. Every 100 LP you move up a division (and you can also drop).

Tiers: Iron • Bronze • Silver • Gold • Platinum • Diamond

Divisions: IV • III • II • I

Quick Rules

1.Spades is played 2v2. Teammates sit opposite each other.

2.Each player bids tricks (0-13). Team bid = both bids combined.

3.You must follow suit if you can.

4.If you cannot follow suit, you may trump with spades or discard.

5.Spades are always trump and beat any non-spade card.

6.You cannot lead spades until spades are broken (unless you only have spades).

7.If your team makes bid, you score 10 points per bid trick.

8.Overtricks are bags (+1 each), but too many bags lead to bag penalty.

9.If your team misses bid, you lose 10 points per bid trick.

10.NIL bid: take 0 tricks for bonus, fail NIL for penalty.

How to Play

Full round flow from deal to scoring.

1. Deal

All 52 cards are dealt. Each player gets 13 cards.

2. Bidding

Players bid in order. Team target is the sum of both partner bids.

3. First Lead

Player with the lead starts the trick. Follow suit is mandatory when possible.

4. Trick Winner

Highest card in lead suit wins unless a spade is played. Highest spade wins.

5. Next Trick

Trick winner leads next. Play continues until all 13 tricks are completed.

6. Scoring

Contract made: +10 x bid. Overtricks become bags. Missed contract: -10 x bid.

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