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-- Here's how to Play Bridge --
THE SHORT VERSION
- Four players sit around a table, partners facing each other.
An entire standard 52-card deck is dealt out, one at a time. The first card goes to the player on the dealer's left. Each player will have 13 cards. Aces are higher than Kings.
- Partners communicate with each other by using well known codes in their bidding. They indicate how high they can bid and which suit should be trumps, or if they should play in No Trump. The players bid how many tricks they will make OVER the six trick 'book'. A bid of 4 Diamonds promises to make 4 + 6 = 10 tricks.
- The highest bidder gets to play the game and also plays partner's hand (the Dummy) which is laid out, face up, on the table. The partner who first mentioned the Trump suit is the one who plays (The Declarer).
- The player on Declarer's left lays down a card. (Pause now while the Dummy's cards are laid on the table.) Each player in turn puts down a card matching the first card's suit (hearts on hearts, spades on spades, etc.) Highest card wins the 4-card trick. (Or, any time you don't have cards in the suit that was led, you can take the trick by playing a trump card.)
The two Defenders work together to take tricks.
- If the winning bidder (Declarer) doesn't win enough tricks to equal the bid that was made, Declarer and partner will suffer in the scoring.
FOR THE LONG VERSION
*Find a local bridge club that gives lessons.
*Check your local library for instruction books, or buy one.
*Try the different web sites that give lessons. Some are free, some charge a fee.
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What else can I help you with?
Where can one play bridge online?
One can play Bridge at many different websites. Bridgeonline, bridgebase, bridgeclublive, and MSN offer this card game. At Bridge Big one can even play for real money.
Would you like to play a bridge game online against a computer opponent?
Yes, would you like to play bridge online against a computer opponent?
What are the different types of bridge card games available to play?
Some different types of bridge card games include Contract Bridge, Rubber Bridge, Duplicate Bridge, and Chicago Bridge. Each game has its own rules and variations, but they all involve strategic card play and teamwork with a partner.
Where can one play bridge games online?
You can play some bridge games online with this website called Big Fish games. You can play for free for an hour, or purchase a game, which is usually under $10.00
What can be found on the website called Bridge Doctor?
The website Bridge Doctor is a site dedicated to helping and teaching people to play the game of Bridge. The site has hints and tips and enables users to play online against a computer.
What card game did eisenhower love to play while planning D-day?
bridge
Game similar to bridge?
Whist is a game similar to bridge. Whist, which was popular in the 18th and 19th centuries, was the precursor to bridge. It morphed into auction bridge, which was replaced by contract bridge in 1925. Spades and euchre also have similarities to bridge because they're played with trump suits and the players specify a number of tricks to be taken. There are also some simplified versions of bridge that some find are a helpful step in learning to play "real" bridge. They include Mini-bridge, Honeymoon Bridge (a two-handed game), and a relatively new box game called aBridgeD.
How much does it cost to play bridge on Pogo?
Pogo is a free online game site that offers many different games, including Bridge. Registration costs nothing, or you can even play as a guest without registration.
What are Louis Sachar's hobbies?
Hobbies are writing, skiing, bridge-card game-, walking his dog, chess, and tennis.
How many people do you need to play bridge?
Four players are necessary for a game of bridge, but after the bidding only three actually play. The players sitting opposite each other are partners. After the bidding, only one of the partners who won the contract gets to play. The other is the 'dummy' and lays his cards face up on the table. The 'declarer' plays his own hand and the dummy's hand, too.
What is a bridge finesse?
A bridge finesse refers to the game of bridge. It is a card play technique which will enable a player to win an additional trick or tricks should there be a favorable position of one or more cards in the hands of the opponents.
What are the basic bridge rules that players need to know in order to play the game effectively?
To play bridge effectively, players need to know the basic rules of the game, including bidding, card play, and scoring. Bidding involves players making bids to communicate information about their hands to their partner. Card play involves following suit, winning tricks, and using strategy to outmaneuver opponents. Scoring is based on the number of tricks bid and won, with bonuses for fulfilling contracts. Understanding these rules is essential for successful play in bridge.
