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The game of Spades is related to some old cards games like Whist and Bridge. Generally, it's played with four players in what's known as "Partnership Spades." But there is a version designed just for two players. This is Two-Handed Spades, and it's just as immersive and exciting to play. It's a trick-taking game played with a standard deck of cards with the Jokers removed. In the game, the Spades are the Trump card and dominate all other suits on bids made before each round.

Tattoos are as old as man himself. From the earliest times, men were decorating their bodies with art. So it's not surprising that a gambler might be tempted to get a gambling-related tattoo. A means of showing his love for casino games and also of showing off his hobby. But before you dive in feet first, it's important to fully understand exactly what you're getting yourself into. You want the best design and colour as the tattoo will be with you forever. Also, prepare yourself for some pain.

Though many countries like to stake a claim to the invention of playing cards, like many innovations in the West, they come from the Far East, namely, China. Traders bought the game westwards over the centuries, and the game has never looked back. In Medieval times card games were immensely popular to the point of disrupting society. And all the while, the design and symbolism on the cards were constantly changing depending on your geographic location.