Family Fun - Spades

With the Hearts card game being such a big hit in our house, I'm going to try to teach the older kids to play Spades.  It's a little more complex with the bidding element and the partner play, but it's worth a shot.  I spent hours playing Spades in high school and college.  I'm hoping this will be one more option for entertainment when the kids get older - a way to keep older kids happily engaged on bus trips with sports teams, hanging out with friends, or at the pool.  A good positive alternative instead of getting into trouble!