The Shady Spade is a 6-player secret partner card game where alliances are hidden, bids are bold, and one legendary card changes everything.
THE LEGENDARY SHADY SPADE
The 3 of Spades is worth 30 points -- the most valuable card in the deck. Capture it and swing the game in your favour. Miss it and watch your opponents celebrate.
HOW IT WORKS
- 6 players split into two secret teams of 3
- The highest bidder declares trump and calls 2 secret partners using hidden cards
- Partners stay secret until their called card is played -- anyone could be your ally
- Bid between 130-250 points to win the round
- Make your bid - your team scores. Get SET - lose everything
WHAT MAKES IT UNIQUE
- 48-card deck (no 2s) with point values on every card
- Aces, Kings, Queens, Jacks and 10s = 10 pts each
- 5s = 5 pts each
- The Shady Spade (3 of Spades) = 30 pts
- Total points per round = 250
THREE WAYS TO PLAY
SOLO MODE
Jump in instantly. Face 5 AI opponents with unique names and personalities. Perfect for learning the game or playing anytime, anywhere. No internet needed.
ONLINE MODE
Play with 5 real friends anywhere in the world. The host creates a room and shares a simple 6-character code. Friends join in seconds -- no account, no email, no sign-up required.
CUSTOM GAME
The most flexible mode. Mix 2-5 human players with AI opponents. Play hot-seat on one device passing it between players, or connect remotely. Great for family nights when not everyone has a phone.
PRIVACY FIRST
No account required. No email address collected. Just pick an avatar name and start playing. Online sessions use anonymous connections only -- we never store personal data.
DESIGNED FOR EVERYONE
- Beautiful dark and light mode
- Emoji avatars for all players
- Full game history with hand-by-hand breakdown
- Works on iPhone and iPad
The Shady Spade is free to download and free to play. No ads. No in-app purchases. Just pure card game strategy.
Download now and find out -- do you have what it takes to capture The Shady Spade?
Ratings & Reviews
5.0
out of 5
1 Ratings
Apple Watch companion — keep score from your wrist. Add a round, undo the last
one, and see running totals without picking up your phone.
Real-Life Scorekeeper — playing with physical cards? Track a six-player game in
the app. Record the dealer, winning bidder, partners, called cards, bid and
result, and the app does the scoring for you.
Share a live scorecard — let anyone follow along read-only with a six-character
code or a link, then save and share a final scorecard when the game ends.
Also in this release:
• Themes — Casino Night, Midnight Blue and Parchment, with Dark, Light or System
• A guided first game for new players
• Full iPad and landscape support across every screen
• Scan a QR code or tap an invite link to join a game instantly
• A round-by-round review after every hand, showing who caught which points
• Smarter AI opponents that read the table instead of playing at random
Version 2.0
The developer, Vijay Goyal, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Not Linked to You
The following data may be collected but it is not linked to your identity:
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Information
Seller
Vijay Goyal
Size
18.4 MB
Category
Games
Compatibility
Requires iOS 17.0 or later.
iPhone Requires iOS 17.0 or later.
iPad Requires iPadOS 17.0 or later.
Mac Requires macOS 14.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.
