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      Spades are �Yes, But� state data or dislikes 
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      Jokers or Aces are wild.� 
       Wild cards can play multiple roles, 
    any role they choose, or I believe the facilitator could assign one of the 
    other two hats (Blue or Green) to the wild cards. 
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