The Shady Spade is a 6-player secret partner card game where alliances are hidden, bids are bold, and one legendary card changes everything.
THE LEGENDARY SHADY SPADE
The 3 of Spades is worth 30 points -- the most valuable card in the deck. Capture it and swing the game in your favour. Miss it and watch your opponents celebrate.
HOW IT WORKS
- 6 players split into two secret teams of 3
- The highest bidder declares trump and calls 2 secret partners using hidden cards
- Partners stay secret until their called card is played -- anyone could be your ally
- Bid between 130-250 points to win the round
- Make your bid - your team scores. Get SET - lose everything
WHAT MAKES IT UNIQUE
- 48-card deck (no 2s) with point values on every card
- Aces, Kings, Queens, Jacks and 10s = 10 pts each
- 5s = 5 pts each
- The Shady Spade (3 of Spades) = 30 pts
- Total points per round = 250
THREE WAYS TO PLAY
SOLO MODE
Jump in instantly. Face 5 AI opponents with unique names and personalities. Perfect for learning the game or playing anytime, anywhere. No internet needed.
ONLINE MODE
Play with 5 real friends anywhere in the world. The host creates a room and shares a simple 6-character code. Friends join in seconds -- no account, no email, no sign-up required.
CUSTOM GAME
The most flexible mode. Mix 2-5 human players with AI opponents. Play hot-seat on one device passing it between players, or connect remotely. Great for family nights when not everyone has a phone.
PRIVACY FIRST
No account required. No email address collected. Just pick an avatar name and start playing. Online sessions use anonymous connections only -- we never store personal data.
DESIGNED FOR EVERYONE
- Beautiful dark and light mode
- Emoji avatars for all players
- Full game history with hand-by-hand breakdown
- Works on iPhone and iPad
The Shady Spade is free to download and free to play. No ads. No in-app purchases. Just pure card game strategy.
Download now and find out -- do you have what it takes to capture The Shady Spade?