3.8.3
2024-03-18
In this update, we would like to introduce our biggest feature, yet — “Multiplayer Reconnect”. Finally, you can leave a multiplayer game, complete another task on your device, and come back to the same game without disconnecting. Plus, manual reneg calling is back in multiplayer! Don't get caught slippin'.
3.6.8
2023-12-12
Happy Holidays! In this update, we did lots of bug fixes to make the overall game better. Here are the highlights:
1. Fixed VIP issues
2. Added new avatars (Men & Women)
3. Added registration profile checks
4. Added holiday cheer
3.6.1
2023-10-31
This update consists of one major fix to the game:
1. Offline coins fix - We added this fix to make sure you don't miss any coins while playing online and offline.
Please let us know of any issues you have found. Hit us up directly using the chat icon located at the bottom right of our website.
3.5.3
2023-10-21
This update consists of a few fixes to the game:
1. Chicago Basketball table goal fixed - If you earned the Chicago Basketball table after Goals were added to Black Spades, the game didn't give you credit for earning the goal. Sorry about that.
2. Performance tweaks - We changed a few things on the backend to help us better evaluate the game's performance.
As always, thank you for being a part of the Black Spades family. If you have been enjoying the game please leave us a 3-star and above rating in the app store!
3.4.5
2023-08-24
Fixed Double Set/Blind issue, multiplayer Power Clock issue, and a few other minor issues.
3.4.4
2023-08-14
1. GOALS! GOALS! GOALS! (Collection #1)
We added goals to the game after a player expressed she wanted to get coins for having all four Aces in one hand. We chuckled a bit then we listened, and voila Goals were born! (See, we listen to all player feedback and complaints.)
Goals allow players to get rewarded for their hands and the execution of those hands. Each goal is worth a specific amount of coins and must be collected from the Goals section. The goals can even be earned again by watching ads. When all goals are earned, the jackpot button will be activated for a special reward bonus.
But wait there's more...
2. We fixed the misbid issue caused by going blind.
3. In standard multiplayer games, all players now use the host's deck
4. Minor game issues fixed
As always we thank you guys for your continued support
3.4.2
2023-07-25
Get your new and improved game invites here! We removed the invite links and replaced them with invite codes. Also, game invites have been moved to the multiplayer lobby. Tap the toggle in the top right corner to switch from the multiplayer lobby to the invite lobby.
3.3.9
2023-06-26
CRITICAL UPDATE!
In this update we made key changes to the game's server that require every player to update. While the game itself wasn't changed, the files that control the game were updated. For this reason, we need every player to update in order to avoid experiencing any disruption while playing Black Spades.
Thank you in advance,
ItsMeCj
3.3.7
2023-06-14
Here's what's new in your update:
1. The AI partner is back when your human partner gets disconnected (Whew, we know!).
2. Location Jackpots fixed! - Win each locations' jackpot per game.
3. Chicago location added!
4. Random locations added to multiplayer!
Black Spades Fam, thanks for all the continued feedback!
3.3.5
2023-05-26
This update is to fix the disconnecting issue that can be caused by certain ads in single-player. Thanks for the feedback, everyone.
Also, we added "Delete Account" in the Profile section of the Settings for when the time comes for you to remove your data from the game.
3.3.2
2023-05-09
In this update, we made a few changes to help improve multiplayer and invite games: 1.) Win/lose if the game freezes over 30 secs. 2.) Lose when AI plays 3 times in a row 3.) Win/Lose when the network disconnects. 4.) Lose 300 coins when quitting.
As always, thank you for being a part of the Black Spades family!
3.2.9
2023-03-13
Per your requests, we have added leaderboards to each location. Tap the "Leaders" button and see the top 10 players in that location. The #1 player will become mayor for a week.
3.2.6
2023-03-03
I know what you are thinking, "Another update already!!". This is the small update, you never knew you needed. We have added a "Set Book!" notification to the game settings. Each time you set a team or you get set the game will let you know.
3.2.5
2023-02-17
Welcome to The Locations Update! This is the first of two significant updates we are doing to Black Spades. In this update, 3.2.5, we introduce Locations. Play in different locations to win exclusive tables, coin jackpots, and become the mayor! We started with 4 locations in this update but more will be added quarterly. Check out the News & Updates section in the game to watch ItsMeCj's complete overview of the new locations update!
One more thing. Even though locations are the crown gems of this update, we did add new birthstone tables as the Daily Leaderboard prize. Each month the Daily Leaderboard prize will be the birthstone for that month. ItsMeCj forgot to mention this little nugget in his video.
Please update, enjoy, and give us all the feedback you have about our new locations feature!
Thank you and until next time
3.1.5
2022-10-01
This is a minor update to help us discover why some players are having issues with the game.
[NOTE: Update (version 3.1.4 or above) before September 30th to avoid issues or data loss with your account!]
3.1.4
2022-08-23
Version 3 of Black Spades is here. Please, UPDATE ASAP!!! This mandatory update will move your account to our new servers.
(NOTE: Update before September 30th to avoid issues or dataloss with your account!)
3.0.80
2021-12-15
We’re ending 2021 with a bang, so here's what's new!
1. Power Clock - Win by having the highest point total when the clock expires.
2. Daily Leaderboard Prize - The #1 player each day wins a special table!
3. Social Sharing - Share hand and game results via social media and/or texting apps.
4. Hand Indicator - Check which hand you’re on during the game.
5. 1st Hand Board - Automatically lose if your team doesn’t make 4 books in the first hand.
6. The David Banner Collection - Get 15 branded items from David Banner!
Happy Holidays and Happy New Year!
3.0.75
2021-09-24
What's new in this update? Sooo glad you asked:
1. Double Set - When a player makes twice the books they bid, they get set instantly.
2. News & Updates - Added 5 banners for more contests and news updates
3. Custom Avatars - Fixed
4. New Card Decks - Joker, King, Jack and 100 Spoke added
5. VIP Goodies - New table, avatar, frames and nameplates added
As always, thank you and enjoy!
3.0.54
2021-01-14
Update 3.0.54 is a mandatory update. If you play without updating first, any progress you make will not be saved! Now, to the good stuff...
Updates:
1. First Hand Open - You no longer have to bid the first hand of a game. (Unlock the rule to turn off in Single Player.)
2. Boston! - Get all 13 books in the first hand and win the game. Plus get 325 bonus coins. (Unlock the rule to turn on in Single Player.)
3. Multiplayer Update - We updated multiplayer to increase matchmaking, and also added First Hand Open and Boston! to the House Rules.
As always, thank you all for the support, feedback, reviews and ratings. More updates and contests are on the way!
3.0.50
2021-01-01
This is a minor update to fix multiplayer connection issues.
3.0.48
2020-12-07
Finally, multiplayer is back!
In this release, we added LIVE multiplayer (v.1) with random matchmaking, Smack Talk and win streaks. Win 3 games in a row and get 5,000 coins.
(Note: LIVE means you cannot pause the game)
Also, we tweaked the playing of your computer partner to play better and not cut your books.
We want to give a special shout out to all the players that stayed on our neck to bring multiplayer back!
Enjoy multiplayer and send us all your feedback, comments and questions.
3.0.35
2020-09-23
In this release we are finishing our two-part update that will improve the the computer's overall play. In update 3.0.32 we improved the bidding, and for this update we have improved the overall play of your Partner and the Opponents.
We know you have been waiting for this update, and it's finally here! As always, continue to hit us up with comments, feedback, and improvement suggestions to help us keep Black Spades on the right track. Enjoy!
3.0.32
2020-08-27
Here are the major issues we fixed based on all the player feedback. (NOTE: This update marks the beginning of our AI improvements. The first improvement is Bidding.)
1. NEW - AI Bidding setting (Normal and Risky)
2. NEW - "Possibles" (Include possible books in your bid.)
3. The 10 for Two bonus is now +100
4. No bags will be counted for blind bids
5. No bags will be counted for renegs
Thanks for all the feedback and comments. The Gameplay AI update is coming soon!
3.0.24
2020-07-24
Here are the major issues we fixed based on all the player feedback:
1. Music - Now you can listen to your own music. (Just turn down the music in the game.)
2. Settings - The settings now save when you set them.
3. Dealer - The dealer is now fixed. (Thanks for pointing this out.)
Thanks everyone! Let us know if we missed anything.
3.0.1
2020-07-06
Here is what's new in Black Spades v3.0.1:
- New Profile/Account system (Play from any device on your same profile.)
- New Leaderboards (See where you rank Daily, Weekly and Monthly.)
- New Custom Tables
- Mo' Coins! (Earn coins while you play.)
- New Card Deck
- Updated Options menu
- Lot's of bug fixes (Sorry this took so long.)
- Revamping multiplayer (Sorry, single player only for now.)
Black Spades v3.0.1 update is the first of 4 major updates we have for the game.
Thank you for playing and supporting!
2.4.3
2019-05-01
We noticed with accidentally removed the Smack Talk button, so we are adding it back. Sorry about that.
2.4.0
2019-04-15
Custom avatars are finally here!
Now you can select your Facebook Profile Pic as your new Black Spades avatar. Use your coins to unlock and subscribe to this new feature. From the menu, go to “Store” then “Avatars”.
Notes:
1.) You must have a valid Facebook account, and you must be a registered Black Spades player.
2.) If you are a registered player, this update is required. If you do not upgrade, your wins will no longer be tracked on the Weekly Leaderboard.
Enjoy!
2.3.3
2019-01-20
Thank you all for downloading holiday edition of Black Spades! As we work on the next special edition, we made a small addition to the game...
Say hello to the "Bags" rule pack!
That's right, for every 10 bags you get during a game you will receive -100 points (each book made over your bid is one bag). Use the new Bags rule pack in "Single Player" and "Invite Friends" mode!
2.3.1
2018-12-10
'Tis the season for giving, so that’s what we're gonna do! Welcome to your Black Spades holiday update. This is our first seasonal update, so be sure to let us know how you like it (or how you don’t like it).
What’s in this limited-time exclusive update*:
1. A beautiful holiday theme that includes: new music, a new card backs and a new table!
2. Dining Room Table (FREE) - Yeap, you get a free table just like the one in the dining room you are not allowed to go in.
3. New Holiday Leaderboard Tables! - Diamond, Platinum, Gold, Silver and Bronze
4. Snowflake Table ($0.99) - A spinning golden snowflake that blings forever
5. Snowflake Sweater Table (30,000 coins) - Keep a piece of the holidays with you with this table.
6. Leaderboard bonuses for the Top 5 that hit 200 wins!
*All these holiday goodies are ONLY available for the month of December!
2.2.4
2018-10-25
Sorry for the issues with the game, but they should be fixed with this update:
- Fixed issue where the first place in the leaderboard appeared with 0 wins
- Fixed issues with multiplayer not working
2.2.3
2018-10-22
Minor but major update:
- We fixed a bug which caused the rule packs purchases not to be restored if you logged on with a different device.
Thank you all for hitting us up and leaving comments!
2.2.2
2018-09-21
Update 2.2.2, aka Mo’ Leaderboard Tables, is here!
That’s right! We expanded the Weekly Leaderboard from the original Top 25 to a new Top 100. As you play and move up the leaderboard, you will see your table change from bronze to diamond! When the leaderboard resets, you will find the last table you were playing on in your Table Collection in your Profile. If you are playing on a custom table from the Store, the table will still appear in your Table Collection.
Rank = Table
Rank 1 = Diamond
Ranks 2-10 = Platinum
Ranks 11-25 = Gold
Ranks 26-50 = Silver
Ranks 51-100 = Bronze
2.2.1
2018-07-30
Update 2.2.0 was rushed out a little fast, so we are back with... Another one [Dj Khalid voice]!
Many of you say, “I didn’t reneg!” Well now we can get to the bottom of this. The RENEG message will not leave the screen until you press the "OK" or "Review" button. If you still don’t believe you reneged, please check the House Rules of the game. After that it’s in God’s hands.
We also changed the Facebook registration for the Weekly Leaderboard and Multiplayer. Many of you are winning prizes, but your Facebook privacy settings block your email. Thus, we can't send your prize via email. After this update, the Facebook button will only be used to fill out the registration form. If all your information doesn't import from Facebook, please type in the missing information to continue the registration process.
Well that's it! As always, let us know what you think by dropping a comment.
2.2.0
2018-07-14
Update 2.2.0, a.k.a Tables, is here! Now you can spend your hard-earned coins on new custom tables for your games. Once purchased, the tables can be used for single or multiplayer, as well as offline and online!
Leaderboard Only Tables!
Rack up enough wins to get top 25, and a special table will appear in your new Table Collection! The higher you rank at the end of each week determines the table you’ll receive.
As always, let us know what you think by leaving us comments!
2.1.9
2018-05-28
We added a "News & Updates" section to let the Black Spades community know what's going on. We will use this section to explain new features, address issues and make special announcements. The "News & Updates" section will only appear when we have something to let you know. Once the game loads it will be the first thing you see. After you have watched the video, just hit the close button to remove the section. Let us know what you think about this update.
2.1.8
2018-04-03
Minor issues and fixes.
2.1.7
2018-03-25
The Black Spades 2.1.7 release is here with a nice bit of updates and changes, so let’s get right into it.
1. The Options button is now the golden gear. It is located under the “I” in the top right corner of the menu buttons.
2. The Tutorial section is now in Options. We also added a “How to Play” tutorial for our spades challenged brothers and sisters. LOL!
Main Menu:
3. We changed the main menu to make getting into all the game modes easier.
“Invite Friends” send an invite to your friends to play.
“Join a Game” enter a public game with other players.
“Single Player” play against the computer.
“Store” access our newest addition to the game (More details below).
“Weekly Leaderboard” check your rank and win bonus prizes.
4. Multiplayer “Invite Friends” changes:
When you invite a friend to play, they join the game as your partner, and other invited friends will be your opponents.
1st invite: Player 3 (Your Partner)
2nd invite: Player 2 (Opponent)
3rd invite: Player 4 (Opponent)
Store:
5. The “Store” is the biggest change to the 2.1.7 update. There are a host of changes here so let’s get into them.
Rule Packs:
In this section, you will find rule add-ons for the game. The first rule add-on is “10 for Two!”. If you bid 10 books and make 10 book you win 200 points.
Smack Talk:
Now you don’t have to go to “Options” to adjust your “Smack Talk”, just come to the “Store”.
Merchandise:
In this section of the store you will be able to buy the Black Spades Limited Edition Casino Deck plus our other cool items we have coming
Bank:
When you need more coins, simply come to the “Bank” and reload.
More Black Games:
Check out our other card games here – Black Solitaire, Black Pitty Pat, and more.
Well that's it! Let us know how you like this update.
2.1.6
2018-02-01
- Fixed players being disconnected when a multiplayer match had already started.
Some of you were getting disconnect errors and freezing when a multiplayer game had already started. This update should fix that for you. If you see any more issues please shoot us an email or comment. Thank you.
2.1.3
2018-01-08
Fixed zoomed in look of Black Spades on iPhone X. Now you can play the cards on outer left and right of your hand!
2.1.2
2018-01-02
We changed the name of the "Private" button to "Invite" to help make it clearer that you can invite your family, friends and followers to play Black Spades with you. Touch the "Invite" button and invite anyone via your favorite messaging apps on your device - text, email and social media.
2.1.0
2017-12-23
Private multiplayer games are here! Invite your friends and family to play Black Spades with you. Anytime! Any place! Any device!
2.0.4
2017-12-08
Thank you guys for reporting all the issues! Here is what we updated:
- Corrected issue of app not starting up on some devices.
- Reduced timer to play card in multiplayer to 15 seconds.
- A few other minor UI fixes.
2.0.3
2017-11-27
In this update we addressed the following:
- Multiplayer lobby freezing.
- Player names in multiplayer lobby.
Thank you all for rocking with us as we fix our multiplayer!
2.0.1
2017-11-20
We made a few needed changes:
1. We fixed the issue which caused some player's coins to disappear after leaderboard or multiplayer registration. Very sorry about that. If you had over 50K coins and lost them, please contact us.
2. We removed the single player button on the main menu so everyone can join into the single player action. If you are the only person in the room just hit "Start Game" to play single player. If you are not first person in the room, you have to wait until the "HOST" hit's "Start Game". (Note: There is an issue in the game causing the game to freeze once the time hits 0. We are working on a fix now.)
2.0.0
2017-11-18
The Black Spades 2.0 update is finally here!!! (Sound the trumpets) We've been working hard to bring you guys this most requested feature -- Multiplayer! But that's not all. Check out the full list of 2.0 updates:
- Multiplayer teams with 2 - 4 live players!
- Smack Talk!!! 30+ phrases
- Win streaks: Win consecutive games in a row for coin bonuses!
- Reneg (RNG): catch the other team reneging if you can!
- Buy coins to increase your Bank!
Please enjoy the Black Spades 2.0 update. As always, we can't wait to get your valuable feedback, so keep the comments and ratings coming.
1.3.11
2017-05-22
We are still working to improve our game for you guys. In this update we did some behind-the-scenes clean-up and minor bug fixes. The biggest fix came to the pause button. Now, using the pause button to suspend your game will last for a longer time. But make sure you pause the game instead of leaving your game.
1.3.10
2017-03-28
In this update, we give you the Black Spades Weekly Leaderboard! Each week you will see the top 25 players racking up wins in the game. The number one spot gets a special section at top of the leaderboard that shows off their avatar, location, mobile platform and crown. This is only version 1 of the leaderboard. Let us know how you like, because we have big plans for version 2. Please note: Registration is required for access and participation.
1.2.0
2017-01-31
The size of the suit icons in the top left corner of the cards has been increased so you can see your cards better when they are in your hand. Let us know how they look (@blackspadesgame). Plus, a few minor UI adjustments.
1.1.0
2016-12-14
Hope you guys enjoyed the 2016 Bayou Classic Edition. This update resets Black Spades back to its original graphics. Thank you for playing, and please continue to comment and rate.
1.0.8
2016-10-27
The Black Spades: Bayou Classic 2016 Edition is here! This free update includes the following:
1. The new Bayou Classic themed graphics
2. 4 new avatars from Grambling State University and Southern University
3. 200 coins per win.
4. Exclusive Bayou Classic news and updates in the ticker.
About the Bayou Classic:
Bayou Classic is the historic gridiron rivalry between Grambling State University and Southern University, encompassing a weeklong series of entertaining and socially enriching events from November 22-26 in New Orleans, LA. The "Classic" commemorates historically black colleges and universities, academic achievement, tradition, sportsmanship, marching bands, and friendly competition. Watch the 43rd Annual Bayou Classic live on NBCSN (Saturday, November 26, 2016). For more information visit http://www.mybayouclassic.com.
1.0.7
2016-10-23
The Black Spades: Bayou Classic 2016 Edition is here! This free update includes the following:
1. The new Bayou Classic themed graphics
2. 4 new avatars from Grambling State University and Southern University
3. 200 coins per win.
4. Exclusive Bayou Classic news and updates in the ticker.
About the Bayou Classic:
Bayou Classic is the historic gridiron rivalry between Grambling State University and Southern University, encompassing a weeklong series of entertaining and socially enriching events from November 22-26 in New Orleans, LA. The "Classic" commemorates historically black colleges and universities, academic achievement, tradition, sportsmanship, marching bands, and friendly competition. Watch the 43rd Annual Bayou Classic live on NBCSN (Saturday, November 26, 2016). For more information visit http://www.mybayouclassic.com.
1.0.6
2016-10-15
The AI opponents (the other team) now have the ability to perform blind bids when they are down by 100points. Also, more improved play from your AI partner. Keep the feedback coming!