Guides
How to play, and how to host
The rules of both games, the bits that reliably cause arguments, and what it actually takes to run a night for eight people. Written to be useful whether or not you use this site.
How to play
The rules, and the bits that cause arguments.
- How to play Texas Hold'em8 minThe deal, the betting rounds, hand rankings, and the rules people get wrong.
- How to play Spades7 minFour players, two teams, thirteen tricks. Partnerships and trump explained.
- Spades scoring explained: bags, nil and being set6 minTen a trick, minus ten when set, and the bag penalty that decides most nights.
How to host
Running a night, or a whole season, without a spreadsheet.
Ready to run one?
Put the table on a TV, let your crew scan a code, and the app keeps score. Playing is free forever — it’s hosting that costs.
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