Can you name the four kings in a deck of cards?
Each king in a deck of playing cards represents a great king from history. Spades - King David; Clubs - Alexander the Great; Hearts - Charlemagne; and Diamonds - Julius Caesar.
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Spade facts and facts about spades, from the Random Facts shelf.
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How did blackjack get its name?
Blackjack got its name from an old bonus payout for a hand with the ace of spades and a black jack.
What is the goal in Hearts?
In Hearts, the goal is to score as few points as possible by avoiding hearts and the queen of spades.
What is shooting the moon?
In Hearts, "shooting the moon" means taking every heart and the queen of spades.
How many points is the queen of spades worth in Hearts?
The queen of spades, sometimes called "Black Maria," is worth 13 points in Hearts.
When was Spades developed?
Spades was developed in the US in the 1930s and became especially popular with soldiers during WWII.
What is trump in Spades?
In Spades, spades are always trump.
What is a nil bid?
In Spades, bidding "nil" means betting you won't win any tricks.
Why is Spades important in African American culture?
Spades is a beloved part of African American culture.
What are bags in Spades?
In Spades, "bags" are extra tricks, and collecting too many costs points.
Is Spades a partner game?
Spades is played with partners.
Why is the ace of spades so fancy?
The ace of spades is fancy because England once printed a tax stamp on it.
How many points do you need to win Spades?
Spades games are often played to 500 points.
What is reneging?
In Spades, "reneging" means failing to follow suit when you could, and it comes with a penalty.
How many tricks are in a Spades hand?
There are 13 tricks in each Spades hand.