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Whether you’re figuring out how something works, ran into an issue, or just want to get more out of the app — you’re in the right place. Skim the resources, check the common questions, and reach out directly if you still need us.
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HOW TO PLAY
New to Spades or switching from Traditional to JJ22/JJDD? Start here for the rules, bidding, and key concepts.
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LEAGUES & CREW
Everything on private lobbies, league creation, League Pro tournaments, and how standings are tracked.
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SPADES GUIDE
The full guide to JJ22/JJDD and Traditional Spades — rules, strategy, and advanced gameplay.
Common QuestionsTHE STUFF PEOPLE
THE STUFF PEOPLE
ASK MOST.
01How do I create a league?
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How do I create a league?
Open the app and go to My Leagues, then tap Create League. Name it, set your rules (bags, Nil, score limits), and invite your players. League games are tracked automatically — standings, match history, and player stats update in real time.
02How do I track scores for a live in-person game?
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How do I track scores for a live in-person game?
Head to Spades HQ and tap Keep Score to launch the Scorekeeper. Enter player names, choose your rules, and the app handles the math. No scratch paper, no confusion — your game state is saved automatically if you need to pause and pick back up.
03Where can I see my league stats?
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Where can I see my league stats?
Overall stats live in the Profile section of the app. For stats specific to a single league, go to My Leagues, open the league, tap Members, and select your name to view your league profile page.
04What's the difference between CREW, Ranked, and Leagues?
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What's the difference between CREW, Ranked, and Leagues?
CREW is a private lobby for casual games with friends — no stakes, custom rules, just Spades. Ranked matches you with random players and tracks your ELO on the global leaderboard. Leagues are organized groups you run with your own crew — leaderboard, standings, and full match history. Any member can boost a league (one-time, from $9.99) to unlock League Pro bracketed Events & Tournaments — participants need an active Premium Access subscription to join those.
05What does Premium Access include?
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What does Premium Access include?
Premium Access removes ads while you play and unlocks premium emojis and expanded in-game chat phrases. The core game — all online modes, leagues, and the scorekeeper — is free. Premium is $1.99/month or $14.99/year.
06A player disconnected mid-game. What happens?
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A player disconnected mid-game. What happens?
They’re placed in a disconnected state — the app plays a random legal card for them whenever their play timer runs out. If both players on a team are disconnected, that team loses automatically at the end of the next play timeout. Going back into the same mode (Ranked, CREW, or League) automatically tries to reconnect you if the game is still live.
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