<Dl> <Dt> Number of players </Dt> <Dd> Two or more; the game is most commonly played with four players in pairs ("Partnership spades") </Dd> </Dl> <Dt> Number of players </Dt> <Dd> Two or more; the game is most commonly played with four players in pairs ("Partnership spades") </Dd> <Dl> <Dt> The deck </Dt> <Dd> Standard 52 - card deck . Spades may also be played with one or two Jokers or with predetermined cards removed . With playing with six or more players, a second deck is often used . </Dd> </Dl>

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