The Complete Win at Spades

by Joseph D. Andrews

Book Overview

Spades is the most popular partnership card game in America, and is also the number one game on the Internet. It's easy to learn, but don't let the simplicity of the rules fool you. The Complete Win... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1889752096
• ISBN13: 9781889752099
• Release Date: January 2000
• Publisher: United States Playing Card Company
• Length: 158 Pages
• Weight: 0.13 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.1" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

The original is still the greatest

The Complete Win At Spades is a classic and has stood the test of time. Joe Andrews clearly explains all aspects of the game. This book is intended for all levels of play, without the overkill of too much technical information. Many useful conventions are described and several illustrative hands help to explain strategy and technique. His wit and humor make the reading of this book very easy and enjoyable. The book is endorsed by U.S. Playing Card Company and is highly recommended.

Great Handbook for Spades Players

Whether you are a beginner or a veteran player, this is a great handbook for conventions, strategies and creative card play in Spades. It includes rules, bidding guidelines, and techniques for setting opponents and reading your partner's play. I highly recommend it to anyone who is learning the game or looking to improve their spades skills.

Be a Spades Champion!

Joe's latest Spades book is not only a good introduction, but it also teaches advanced techniques and strategies. Unlike most books, he actually goes into wonderful detail with examples of finesses, proper bidding, conventions, leading, and play. Joe has consulted with us on several of DreamQuest Software's Championship Hearts and Championship Spades card games and this book and its techniques were critical to making our computer games as challenging and close to live tournament play as possible. If you want to learn how the pros play, this is the book to read!

The Complete Win at Spades

Joe Andrews has taken his humour and considerable knowledge ofSpades and has written a book that is not only easy to follow andunderstand but entertaining and thought provoking. I found I wastesting myself on the numerous scenerios and more than once found Ihad made wrong choices. His Illustrated Hands made all the differencein understanding and visionizing the various situations. As a Managerof Special Card Events at the internet's Largest Gaming Site, I feelmy knowledge of the game is more than excellent, but even I foundmyself amazed at the insights and different outlooks available in thisgame. Spades is still a game of luck, but with this book you candefinitely narrow the odds and give yourself an edge in those EndGames.

Check this book out and you'll do as its title says!

Whether you're new to the game of Spades or have been playing it for years, you're sure to get something out of Joe Andrews' latest work. Andrews covers every aspect of the game, from valuing your hand and bidding, to how to play your cards to get the most out of them. He also discusses at length how to handle Nil bids, both by your partner and by the opponents. In addition, you will find plenty of illustrative hands showing Joe's strategies in action. Add to that some variations of the game, official Laws of Spades, a listing of Spades sites on the Internet, and a glossary of common terms, and you have a real winner here! And that's what you'll be at the Spades table if you read this book!