Play Spades with Friends

CREW Mode: Play Spades with Friends

Want to play Spades with friends? CREW mode on BooksMade Spades makes it easy. Create a private lobby, invite your regular Spades crew, and start playing in seconds. No complicated setup, no waiting in queues—just you and your friends enjoying Spades together, whether you’re in the same room or miles apart.

What Is CREW Mode?

CREW is BooksMade Spades’ casual game mode designed specifically for players who want to play Spades with friends. Unlike Ranked matches or competitive Leagues, CREW games are private, relaxed, and perfect for your regular Spades group.

Why Use CREW to Play Spades with Friends?

When you play Spades with friends using CREW mode, you get:

• Private Lobbies — Create a lobby and control who joins. Only people you invite can play
• Fast Setup — Get into a game within seconds. No waiting, no matchmaking delays
• Flexible Rules — Customize game rules to match how your crew likes to play
• Game History — All CREW games are saved to your history, so you can relive the best matches
• No Pressure — Play for fun without worrying about rankings or ELO
• Cross-Platform — Friends on iOS and Android can all play together

How to Play Spades with Friends

Getting started with CREW to play Spades with friends is simple:

1. Open BooksMade Spades and tap on “CREW”
2. Tap “Create Lobby” to start a new game room
3. Set your game rules (bags, nil, score limits, etc.)
4. Share the lobby code with your friends, or invite them directly if they’re in your friends list
5. Once all four players join, start the game and enjoy

Perfect for Your Regular Crew

CREW mode is perfect when you want to play Spades with friends who:

• Have a regular Spades group that plays together
• Want to play casually without competitive pressure
• Are in different locations but still want to play
• Prefer private games over public matchmaking
• Want to use custom rules that match their play style

CREW vs. Other Game Modes

Wondering when to use CREW to play Spades with friends versus other modes?

• CREW — Best for casual games with your regular group, private matches, and relaxed play
• SOLOs — Best for practicing with bots, learning the game, or playing solo at your own pace
• Ranked — Best for competitive play against live players and climbing leaderboards
• Leagues — Best for organized tournaments and long-term competition

Start Playing with Your Crew

Ready to play Spades with friends? Download BooksMade Spades and try CREW mode today. Create your first lobby, invite your crew, and experience the easiest way to play Spades together online.

All CREW games support Joker Joker Deuce Deuce (JJ22) gameplay, so you can play the variant you love with the people you love.