What card leads in spades?

What card leads in spades? The player to the dealer’s left plays first (“leads”). They may not lead with a spade unless their hand only includes spades. In fact, unless a player has no option, spades may never be led until the suit is “broken” (see “Breaking Spades” below).

The player to the dealer’s left plays first (“leads”). They may not lead with a spade unless their hand only includes spades. In fact, unless a player has no option, spades may never be led until the suit is “broken” (see “Breaking Spades” below).