Spades Scoring Explained: Bids, Bags, Nil, and Examples
Learn Spades scoring for made bids, failed contracts, bags, the 100-point sandbag penalty, Nil, Blind Nil, and complete score examples.
TRICK CARD GAMES
Trick-Taking Card Games
Explore five trick-taking card games directly in your browser: Spades, Hearts, Euchre, Contract Bridge, and Oh Hell.
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Spades Online
The world's favorite partnership trick-taking contract game. Play Spades online free with team bidding, precise Nil play, and trump management. Features both 4-Player Partnership and 2-Player Heads-Up Duel with customizable sandbag rules.
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Hearts Online
The legendary evasion trick-taking card game. Play Hearts online to dodge penalty points and the notorious Queen of Spades (♠Q) — or boldly Shoot the Moon to inflict 26 points on all opponents!
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Euchre Online
The high-energy 24-card trump trick-taking game popular across North America and the UK. Play Euchre online with Right and Left Bower Jacks, Going Alone calls, and rapid 10-point rounds.
Play Euchre
Contract Bridge Online
The pinnacle of trick-taking mind sports. Play Contract Bridge online with structured bidding conventions, dummy play technique, grand slam contracts, and duplicate scoring.
Play Bridge
Oh Hell
Predict your exact number of tricks as the hand size falls from ten cards to one. Make the bid precisely to score.
Play Oh Hell
Trick Card Games Blog
Strategy, rules, and notes from building a home for trick-taking card games.
Oh Hell Bidding Strategy: How to Call the Right Number
Bid more accurately in Oh Hell with a practical card-counting routine, worked hands, zero-bid advice, dealer-hook decisions, and play tips.
Oh Hell vs Spades: Rules, Bidding, and Strategy
Compare Oh Hell and Spades side by side: exact bids, partnerships, trump, scoring, round length, and the habits that change when switching games.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS • FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Trick Card Games
Everything you need to know about trick-taking card games, fair cryptographic shuffling, and playing online with zero downloads.
What is a trick-taking card game, and what games are included?
Trick-taking games are played in rounds called tricks. Spades, Hearts, Euchre, Contract Bridge, and Oh Hell are all playable now.
Which card games can I play now?
Spades, Hearts, Euchre, Contract Bridge, and Oh Hell are playable now.
Is the card shuffling and dealing fair?
All five games use the browser Web Crypto API and an unbiased Fisher-Yates shuffle. Deals are unpredictable, but not every hand is equally lucky.
Does Trick Card Games support fullscreen mode and mobile devices?
All card game tables support desktop and mobile screens, with an expanded table option.
What is planned next for Trick Card Games?
We are improving the five current games first with clearer strategy guidance, post-round reviews, more rule options, statistics, and daily challenges. More classic trick-taking games may follow once these foundations are solid. Online multiplayer and private rooms remain longer-term possibilities with no announced release date.