How to Score Spades: Points, Sandbags, and Penalties

The Math

• Successful Bid: (Your Bid) x 10. (e.g., Bid 6, Make 6 = 60 points).
• Overtricks (Bags): 1 point for every book over your bid.
• Getting Set: If you fail to make your bid, you lose (Bid) x 10 points.

The 10-Bag Penalty

If you accumulate 10 bags, you get a -100 point penalty. Precision is better than over-winning!