Spades Academy - Play & Learn
Thomas Gamull Games iPhoneiPadiPod touch
Spades Academy - Play & Learn is a paid Games app for iPhone and iPad by Thomas Gamull. Requires iOS 15.1. Updated October 20, 2026.
- Price
- 0.99 USD
- on the App Store
- Size
- 28 MB
- Age 4+
- Updated
- Oct 20
- 2026 · v1.1.3
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About Spades Academy - Play & Learn
Spades Academy is the complete way to learn and improve at Spades, the classic trick-taking card game. Whether you're a complete beginner or looking to sharpen your skills, Spades Academy provides everything you need to become a confident player. LEARN THE FUNDAMENTALS Work through 10 comprehensive lessons covering everything from basic rules to advanced strategy. Each lesson includes clear visual diagrams showing card positions, hand evaluations, and example plays. Built-in quizzes reinforce what you've learned. Topics include: - Card ranks and trick-taking basics - Understanding trump and when to use Spades - Reading your hand and calculating bids - Nil bids and when to risk them - Partner communication and teamwork - Leading strategies and following suit - Bag management and avoiding penalties - Counting cards and tracking play PRACTICE SPECIFIC SITUATIONS Eight practice scenarios let you work on particular skills like making your bid, protecting a nil, or managing a difficult endgame. Each scenario is rated by difficulty so you can progress at your own pace. PLAY FULL GAMES Challenge the AI in complete games of Spades. Track your stats, win rate, and improvement over time. TRAINER MODE New to the game? Trainer mode plays alongside you with bid recommendations, play suggestions, and a card tracker showing what's been played. Learn winning strategies while actually playing, then turn off the training wheels when you're ready. Works great on both iPhone and iPad. No ads. No in-app purchases. Just a complete Spades training experience.
What’s new
Version 1.1.3 · Updated October 20, 2026
Fixes a crash at launch on iOS 27. Also fixes a crash at the end of a game that stopped stats from saving, tracks perfect bid and nil achievements, and corrects tie handling and the result screen.
App privacy
The developer, Thomas Gamull, reported these privacy practices to Apple.
Data Not Linked to You
The following data, which may be collected but is not linked to your identity, may be used for the following purposes:
- Identifiers: User ID
- Usage Data: Other Usage Data
Used for: App Functionality
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| App | Rating | Price | Last updated | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spades Academy - Play & Learn | – | 0.99 USD | October 20, 2026 | |
| Spades Academy | 1.0 / 5 (1) | Free | Jun 12, 2025 | Compare |
| Talk Spades To Me | – | Free | Apr 9, 2026 | Compare |
| Spades - Expert AI | 4.7 / 5 (646) | Free | Oct 14, 2026 | Compare |
| WarBeast Blitz | – | Free | May 14, 2024 | Compare |
| BooksMade Spades | 4.6 / 5 (95) | Free | Oct 26, 2026 | Compare |
| Rummy: K9 Shanghai Rum | 4.6 / 5 (419) | Free | May 6, 2026 | Compare |