Spades is a lot like Bridge, only simplified enough to travel the world and thrive as a game in the middle of a war.

After all, you could still have a six-card spade suit ... DEAR MR. RIGAL: Holding SPADES 3, HEARTS A-10-9-6-4-2, DIAMONDS A-Q-5-4, CLUBS 10-5 you hear your partner bid three hearts over your ...

Playing cards traveled a long way before they reached France and became the classic hearts, diamonds, clubs, and spades that we know today.

With what call should I open the bidding with SPADES A-7, HEARTS K-J-8-4, DIAMONDS A-K-J-10-6, CLUBS A-8, vulnerable against not in third seat?