AT THE CARD TABLE
Spades, explained.
Learn the individual Spades rules used at Card Games Arena, then put them to work against the computer.
SPADES BASICS
How to Play Spades
Learn the rules of individual Spades: bidding, following suit, breaking spades, taking tricks, and winning the game.
Read guideCOUNT THE POINTS
Spades Scoring, Bags, and Nil
Understand individual Spades scoring: made and missed bids, overtricks, bags, nil bids, and the race to 500.
Read guidePLAY WITH PURPOSE
Spades Strategy for Better Bids
Build better Spades bids, manage trump, protect nil, and avoid bags with practical individual Spades strategy.
Read guideTHE CGA VARIANT
Individual Spades vs. Partnership Spades
See how four-player individual Spades differs from partnership Spades and how scoring changes when every player bids alone.
Read guideREADY FOR A HAND?