Learn advanced tricks and strategies for playing spades in this free card playing video series.
Learn about convention in spades in this free card playing video.
Learn about duplicates in spades in this free card playing video.
How to count cards in spades in this free card playing video.
how to manage trump cards playing spades in this free card playing video.
How to play a hand of spades in this free card playing video.
How to play card combinations in spades in this free card playing video.
How to play high and low trump cards in spades in this free card playing video.
How to signal discards to partner in this free card playing video.
How to use the blind or double nil in spades in this free card playing video.
Learn about luck vs. skill while playing spades in this free card playing video.
Learn about nil reversals in spades in this free card playing video.
Learn about playing a hand in spades in this free card playing video.
Learn about playing spades live and on the internet in this free card playing video.
Learn about resources for learning spades in this free card playing video.
Learn about techniques for managing trump cards in spades in this free card playing video.
Learn about techniques for playing duplicates in spades in this free card playing video.
Learn about techniques for tracking cards in spades in this free card playing video.
Learn about techniques for using the blind or double nil in spades in this free card playing video.
Learn about the mirror variation in spades in this free card playing video.
Learn about the risks of poor score management in spades in this free card playing video.
Learn about variations in the rules of spades in this free card playing video.
Summary: Spades developed in Cincinnati, Ohio in 1937. Similar to other card games, such as bridge and hearts, spades can be played with two to four people. Invented by some clever college kids in the Northeast, the game has seen an increase in popularity due to online card rooms and tournaments. The object of the card game is to gain the most points, which are acquired by winning the number of tricks bid in each hand. If you are interesting in improving your spades' skills, this video series is perfect for you. Our expert, Joe Andrews, shows you everything you need to know to become an expert at spades. Learn tips for counting cards, nil bids, and trump management. Joe also gives you advice for scoring strategies. Learn different variations in the rules of spades, and learn live play differs from online play. So, go ahead and improve your skill at spades. Watch this free video series today!
Expert: Joe Andrews is an avid collector of playing cards, and card memorabelia. He founded the Grand Prix "live" Tournaments Organization nine years ago. Joe has been playing cards (Bridge, Spades, Cribbage, Euchre, Hearts, Whist, etc) for more than 30 years. He is also the author of five card game books ("Win At Spades"; "Win At Hearts"; "Win At Whist"; "Win At Euchre"; and "Win At Barbu"). Joe has written articles for Games Magazine, and the MSN Gaming Zone.