Spades Tournament Rules 1. Teams will be composed of 2 players who will sit directly across from each other when playing. 2. Games will be to 300 points. 3. The Dealer will deal all cards�13 to each player. 4. No �table talk� or giving hints to a partner will be allowed. 5. Players must follow the suite of the led card, if they have a card of that suit. If a player does not have a card of that suit, they can choose to throw a spade or another suit. 6. A player can not lead with a spade until a spade has been played. 7. The Ace of Spades is the highest card in the deck. 8. A spade can �trump� or beat all other suits. 9. A misdeal can be called for the following: 1. Player was not dealt exactly 13 cards 2. Player does not have any spades 3. Player does not have any face cards (Ace, King, Queen, Jack) 10. Players must bid in order, stating with the player directly to the left of the dealer. 11. Dealer must offer the player to his/her right, the opportunity to cut the cards after they are shuffled. 12. The minimum total bid for a team is 4. 13. �A card laid is a card played!� and can not be picked up.