DFW Spades

Before you join the group please read the rules summary below.

We are the premier group in the the DFW metroplex exclusively playing classic spades.  We have one simple goal: to have fun playing spades.  We welcome all skill levels from beginner to advanced.   In addition to the standard 4 player partnership game we have special decks and rules to create fun 5, 6, and 7 player partnership spades so we can almost guarantee you will have a partner.

We meet most Fridays  at IHOP at I-30 and Eastchase.  We occasionally play other places so check the calendar for exact location each week. All of our venues are alcohol free.

I do not charge membership fees choosing to cover fees and expenses through donations.

When joining I do ask your primary profile pic for the group be you so we can recognize you when you come to meetups.  Failure to provide may result in in your membership request being declined.

Rules
Standard 10X+1 bidding , nil and 10-4-200 allowed, no sandbag penalty.  For our complete rules ask for a copy of our rules. Everyone joining the group must agree to honor these rules.  You may ask players at any table to play by any variations from these rules but agreement must be unanimous.  If even one player says no to the variation then the rules below must be honored.  Attempting to bully anyone in to playing by rules other than our official rules will result in discipline which may include being suspended or banned from the group.  There will be no arguments on the rules allowed at the table.

If you want to understand why our rules do not include sandbag penalties or have any other questions feel free to discuss with me.

About the organizer: I have been playing Spades for over 4 decades and have read every book on spades ever published.  I am familiar with most variations.

I enjoy teaching/coaching new players.  You can always ask me a question at any time and I offer periodic beginner spades classes.