The Spade suit is always the "trump," meaning a Spade card will beat any card of another suit.
Spades and the Appeal of Trick-Takers - The Thoughtful Gamer
Teams bid on the number of "tricks" (rounds) they expect to win. The goal is to meet that bid exactly or exceed it slightly, as consistent underbidding leads to significant penalties.
The Spade suit is always the "trump," meaning a Spade card will beat any card of another suit.
Spades and the Appeal of Trick-Takers - The Thoughtful Gamer
Teams bid on the number of "tricks" (rounds) they expect to win. The goal is to meet that bid exactly or exceed it slightly, as consistent underbidding leads to significant penalties.