Spades: Card Game

About

"Spades: Card Game" is the top-ranked free Spades game on the Apple Store, offering leaderboards, achievements, and statistics. It features smart AI opponents, customizable game options, and frequent updates. The game includes Game Center with achievements, leaderboards, levels, and stats, and offers various bidding modes such as Standard, Whiz, and Mirror. You can play offline and unlock achievements as you progress.

Genres & Tags

Casual

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

84%

Audience ScoreBased on 10,000 reviews

graphics60 positive mentions

monetization515 negative mentions

The game is fun and challenging, providing a good way to pass the time.
The graphics and gameplay are smooth, making it enjoyable to play.
The game helps improve strategic thinking and card-playing skills.

The game frequently freezes or gets stuck on ads, requiring a restart.
The AI partners often make poor decisions, undermining the gameplay experience.
There are too many ads that disrupt the flow of the game, making it frustrating to play.

monetization
532 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
3%
97%
The monetization aspect of the game has received overwhelmingly negative feedback from users, primarily due to the excessive and intrusive ads that disrupt gameplay. Many players report that ads frequently lock up the game, require them to restart the app, or do not provide an option to exit, leading to frustration and a diminished gaming experience. While some users express a willingness to pay for an ad-free experience, the current ad frequency and issues are driving many to consider uninstalling the game.
- “I love playing your spades because it's like playing real, with no ads.”
- “No ads and easy to play.”
- “Awesome game, no ads.”
- “Ads are locking up the game, causing it to freeze and forcing me to restart. This happens especially when I'm ahead in the game.”
- “The ads are relentless, and now there are two ads between every hand. It's becoming unplayable.”
- “I used to enjoy this game, but now the ads are so frequent and intrusive that I often have to quit the game just to escape them.”
graphics
92 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
65%
27%
8%
Overall, the graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many users praising them as "great" or "excellent," while others criticize them as "poor" or outdated. Some players appreciate the clean and smooth visuals, but there are calls for updates and improvements, particularly regarding player graphics and artwork. Despite the varying opinions, the majority find the graphics satisfactory for gameplay.
- “Great graphics.”
- “The scores are easy to follow and the graphics are stellar!”
- “Awesome graphics, quick and smooth gameplay, AI teammates are adequate.”
- “Would be nice if you updated the graphics, it is 2019 lmao.”
- “Poor graphics, poor tools, very poor execution.”
- “The graphics are awful and the gameplay is just as bad.”
stability
62 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
3%
97%
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with numerous users reporting frequent freezes, particularly after completing a few hands or when ads appear. Many players express frustration over having to restart the app repeatedly due to these glitches, which detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game. While some users note that the game can be fun, the persistent freezing and technical problems are a major concern.
- “No glitches.”
- “Efficient and no glitches.”
- “It's down to 2 because it freezes a lot.”
- “The game always freezes when the 'click the next ad' message is shown and does not allow a game to be completed.”
- “I used to love this game but now it only lets you play 2 or 3 hands and then freezes. What is up with that?!”
gameplay
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
25%
15%
Overall, the gameplay is generally praised for being fun, fast, and interactive, with smooth mechanics and a clear layout. However, some users express frustration with distracting ads, inconsistent AI performance, and a desire for options to speed up gameplay. Despite these issues, many find the gameplay enjoyable and realistic, contributing to a positive gaming experience.
- “Excellent layout, swift gameplay, fairly realistic AI (partners that are sometimes on point and sometimes not 😄).”
- “Awesome graphics, quick and smooth gameplay, AI teammates are adequate.”
- “Fun and easy mechanics.”
- “The changing ads in the top banner during gameplay are ridiculous and headache-inducing.”
- “If the gameplay could speed up, it would make it a lot better.”
- “Kills gameplay momentum.”
humor
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
89%
33%
The humor in the game is highlighted by the amusing dynamics between players, particularly the contrast between beginners and advanced players, as well as the entertaining interactions among participants. Many users find the game to be both funny and engaging, contributing to a lighthearted and enjoyable atmosphere. Overall, the humor enhances the gaming experience, making it a fun and memorable activity.
- “It's just funny that they can cheat that badly and always lose.”
- “This game is hilarious.”
- “It's a very funny and realistic shades game.”
- “Not funny for beginners, but maybe for advanced players!”
- “The humor falls flat and feels forced throughout the game.”
- “I expected more laughs, but the jokes just didn't land.”
story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The story aspect of the game is marred by frustration over quest availability, with players expressing disappointment after previously engaging with quests. Users feel let down by the game's support and question the integrity of the experience, indicating a lack of satisfaction with the narrative elements tied to quests.
- “In the middle of a quest, I get a message that the quest feature was not available for my account.”
- “I've been doing the quests for a very long time.”
- “I'm editing now because it tells me the quests are not available for my account.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
Users express frustration over the lack of music in the game, with one noting that the existing sound effects are unsatisfactory. While the gameplay is enjoyable, there is a strong desire for the addition of music to enhance the overall experience.
- “I cannot turn off the annoying music!”
- “The game is fun, but the sound effects suck. How about some music?”
- “It would be nice if music was added.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Overall, players report that the game is well-optimized, with smooth gameplay and decent graphics, contributing to an enjoyable experience.
- “Gameplay is fine, graphics are decent, and the game runs smoothly.”
- “Very good app; it runs smoothly and I enjoy playing.”