<Dt> Leading with the Ace of spades </Dt> <Dd> Depending on the region in which the game is played this is permitted . </Dd> <P> Traditionally Spades is played with four players in two partnerships . However, there are variations that allow for greater or fewer players . Partnerships are optional even with four players . All other rules should be agreed upon beforehand by the players . </P> <Dl> <Dt> Solo Spades </Dt> <Dd> Solo Spades is like regular Spades, just without the partnership . This is also known as "Cut Throat Spades". </Dd> </Dl>

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