Card game guides
Rules explained, strategy that actually helps, and tips for hosting a great card night — for Spades, Bid Whist, Tunk and more.
Spades strategy: how to bid and play better
Practical Spades strategy: how to count books when you bid, when to go nil, how to protect your partner, and how to avoid bags. Tips for beginners and regulars.
Read the guide →Spades house rules explained
A guide to the most popular Spades house rules — nil and blind nil, jokers and deuces, bag penalties, minimum bids, 10-for-200 and the mercy rule — and how each changes the game.
Read the guide →Bid Whist strategy for beginners
Learn Bid Whist strategy: how to evaluate your hand for uptown, downtown or no-trump, when to bid, how to use the kitty, and how to play as the bidder or the defense.
Read the guide →How to play Tunk (Tonk): rules, strategy and when to drop
A complete guide to Tunk, also called Tonk: the rules, spreads and hits, card values, the drop, hit locks, and strategy for knowing when to drop or keep drawing.
Read the guide →How to host a virtual card night
Plan a great virtual card night: picking the right game for your group, getting everyone connected on video, house rules, keeping it social, and troubleshooting.
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