Category 2: Bidding Strategy
Master the art of precision bidding and strategic decision-making in JJDD Spades
Bidding isn't guessing—it's a calculated science. In Joker Joker Deuce Deuce Spades, your bidding strategy can make or break your game. Learn how to count winners, protect your partner, and read the table to maximize your scoring potential.
How to Count Your Books: A Guide to Precision Bidding
Master the science of counting winners in Spades. Learn which cards are "Guaranteed," "Likely," and "Possible" before you call your bid.
Playing the Boss: Bidding Strategy for the Big Joker
The Big Joker is the most powerful card in JJDD Spades. Learn when to play it and why it's a guaranteed book every time.
Why the Ace of Spades is a Trap in JJDD
In traditional Spades, the Ace is king. In JJDD, it's 5th in line. Learn why you should be cautious when bidding on the Ace of Spades.
Going Nil: The Ultimate Spades Power Move
What is a Nil bid in Spades? Learn the rules, the 100-point bonus, and how to spot a hand that is safe to bid zero.
The Bodyguard: How to Cover a Partner's Nil Bid
Your partner bid Nil—now what? Learn the "Bodyguard" strategy to ensure your team walks away with that 100-point bonus.
Table Talk: How to Read the Opponents' Bids
Spades is a game of information. Learn how to calculate where the "missing" books are based on the bids around the table.
Game State Strategy: When to Bid Safe and When to Push
Should you bid what you have or bid for the win? Learn how the scoreboard dictates your bidding strategy.
Bidding Blind in Spades: Rules and Payouts
What is a Blind 6? Learn the high-stakes world of bidding before you look at your cards and how it can save a losing game.
The Power of 10: How to Execute a 10-Book Bid
Bidding 10 books as a team is a bold move that can end a game instantly. Learn the chemistry required to pull off a 10-for-200.
Why You Keep Getting Set: 5 Common Spades Bidding Errors
Stop losing points! We break down the most common bidding mistakes in Spades, from over-reliance on Kings to "sandbagging."