What is a Renege in Spades? Rules, Penalties, and How to Avoid It

Introduction

A Renege occurs when a player fails to follow suit even though they have a card of that suit in their hand.

The Penalty

If you are caught reneging, the standard penalty is 3 books. These books are taken from your total and given to the opponents. In many competitive games, a renege is an automatic "Set."