If you enjoy losing at Spades, this book isn't for you!
Written by one of the most highly regarded Spades players on the Internet, How Not To Lose At Spades has received unprecedented acclaim among the Spading community since its publication in 2001.

The book identifies over 70 common mistakes that players make which cause them to lose games that they could have won. Through the use of almost 100 bidding and playing examples, the author shows readers how to avoid these mistakes, and in a very structured approach teaches readers how to think and play like a winning Spades player.

The majority of readers see an immediate improvement in their game, and many readers order additional books for their regular playing partner(s) or friends.

"How Not To" is highly unique compared to other books on card theory. It is written in a simple and fun style, with the emphasis on humor and enjoyment of the game, rather than on complex diagrams, statistical theory, and technicalese.

Through this unique approach, the author teaches readers how to "think" when they play, as much as how to play, and it is this approach which is the key behind the book's popularity and success, and which has generated a loyalty among its followers which is rare indeed.

Once you have read the book, you will probably think of the game very differently than you ever have before, and you just may wind up being rewarded in Spades.

 
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HOW NOT TO LOSE AT SPADES "is chock full of strategy, tips, and techniques which will appeal to players of all abilities" .... has "a generous mix of humor and extensive analysis" .... "covers all of the bases - including bidding, play of the hand, and defense" .... and is a book that " will further enhance your game."
--- Joe Andrews --- world renowned Spades player and author of books on Spades, Hearts, Bid Whist, and Euchre (in progress),and organizer/director of live card tournaments.
 
"I am one of the top rated players in the Zone. When I was given JohnGalt's book I was skeptical. After reading How Not To Lose At Spades, I realized that my game still had room for improvement, and I reached NUMBER 1 on the ratings list!"

----Mitch Adans, Texas

"Both JohnGalt and his book are brilliant. Not only is the book highly instructive, but it serves as a 'how to' manual that you will go back to again and again."

----Flo "Tudor" Manley, Founder of internet Spades organization, Spades league director, tournament hostess, and game site system operator

"I had no idea how to play winning Spades until I met JohnGalt."

---- Sheryl "Sha" Brewer, Winner of over 125 Spades tournaments
"I enjoyed reading the book...the manual reads well; it is logically organized and cummulative in its instruction, and I think readers will find it highly useful."

---- Robert Pruett, Professor of English, Editor for Brandylane Publishing, Editor of How Not to Lose at Spades

"I am enjoying studying the book. You have done a fantastic job here and it is easy to understand whether you are a veteran Spades Player or a newbie. I think the book should be a great success!"

---- Tiger_Tale, Den Leader of The Tigers Spades Club (the largest Spades Club at the Zone with over 700 members)
 

Do you know...

  • the single most important consideration when playing Spades?

  • the biggest mistake made in Spades?

  • Hamlet's secret to successful bidding?

  • the most powerful convention in the game of Spades?

  • the 2 biggest mistakes players make bidding nil?

  • how to bid an Autowin?

  • how to make a Faux Throw when playing a nil hand?

  • the Rule Of Four?

  • how to bid the Prevent Defense?

  • how to use the Potato Chip Attack?

  • how to insure your pard's nil with the Dormy Dare?

  • when to go Undercover In A Miniskirt?

  • when to use the Cover Charge?

If you don't want to lose at Spades, you need to know the answers to these questions, as well as how to use the other 100-plus strategy and execution approaches described in this 200-page book.

 
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