Some teams choose to play for a set number of rounds (for instance, 8 rounds takes about an hour), or a specific amount of time. In some scoring variations (for shorter games), the number of points required to win is 250, or the winning condition may also include a 200-point lead by one team/player. The game ends when a team reaches a predetermined number of points, often set at 500.
Every round round, you and your partner earn points based on your combined bids. The object of Spades is to score the highest number of points by accurately predicting the number of tricks your team will win in each round. Trump ranks: Spades are always the trump suitĬard ranks (high to low): Ace, King, Queen, Jack, 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2 Object
Spades is a popular card game that combines strategy, skill, and a bit of luck.