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Spades for Dummies (1938)

4 players · 60 min · age 10+ · ★ 6.8 on BGG

Players
4
Play time
60 min
Age
10+
Complexity
Medium-light
BGG rating
6.8/10

Best for 4 players aged 10+ who like card game games — medium-light complexity, plays in 60 min.

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About Spades for Dummies

A trick-taking partnership game with contracts where spades are always trump suit.

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Card Game

Mechanics: Auction/Bidding, Predictive Bid, Team-Based Game, Trick-taking · Designer: (Uncredited)

Players: 4P

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Spades for Dummies FAQ

How many players is Spades for Dummies?
Spades for Dummies plays with 4 players — it is a strict 4-player game, ages 10 and up.
How long does Spades for Dummies take to play?
A game of Spades for Dummies takes 60 min, at medium-light complexity (2.0/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is Spades for Dummies any good?
Spades for Dummies rates 6.8/10 from 2,125 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a card game game built around auction/bidding, predictive bid, team-based game.