How are my Spades stats saved?

Your wins, streaks, and records are kept automatically. How widely they travel depends on whether you sign in.

The short answer: By default your Spades stats are saved right in your browser using localStorage, so they persist on that device between visits without any account. If you want your record to follow you across multiple devices, you can optionally sign in with Google, which syncs your stats. Clearing your browser data will erase locally stored stats, so signing in is the safest way to keep them.

Stored in your browser

The default method is localStorage, a small storage space inside your own browser. Your stats live there on the device you played on, surviving between sessions with no login needed. This is what lets the site remember your progress even when you play offline or without an account.

Syncing across devices

Local storage stays on one device, so a record built on your phone will not automatically appear on your laptop. To bridge that gap, sign in with Google and your stats sync across everywhere you play. It is the same optional sign-in described in whether you need an account.

Keeping your stats safe

Because locally stored stats can be wiped if you clear your browser data or use private browsing, signing in is the reliable way to protect a long streak or ranking. Competitive results can also feed the leaderboard. Start building your record at Partnership Spades.

Put it into play

The fastest way to make this stick is to deal a hand and try it.

Keep reading - related questions

Do I need an account to play Spades?

No, you do not need an account to play. You can open Spades.now and start any variant immediately, with no signup, email, or password required. The only optional step is signing in with Google, and that exists purely so your stats can follow you across different devices. Everything works fine without it.

Can I play Spades offline?

Yes, you can play single-player Spades offline. Spades.now is a progressive web app, which means that once the site has loaded in your browser it can keep working without an internet connection. Games against the computer, including all the variants and the daily challenge, run offline, while online features like real-time multiplayer and the shared leaderboard need a connection.

How does multiplayer Spades work?

Multiplayer Spades lets you play against real people in real time instead of the computer. You open the multiplayer lobby, get matched with other players, and take your turns live as the game syncs instantly across everyone's browser. It uses the same rules as single-player, so you already know how to play once you are seated.

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