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2024 WBF World Tour Final this March in Memphis
The WBF World Tour brings together top bridge partnerships in a year-long competition culminating in the 2024 World Tour Final at the Memphis NABC. This...
How JumpStart Bridge is Introducing Bridge to Thousands of Young Players
JumpStart Bridge, a program by Atlanta Junior Bridge, introduces thousands of students to bridge through free educational resources. Founded by Patty Tucker in 2023, it...
End of an Era: Gold Coast International Congress Bids Farewell
After more than 60 years, the Gold Coast International Congress will hold its final event in 2025 due to ongoing venue challenges. Despite efforts to...
Can DOOL Save Bridge?
Amaresh Deshpande introduces DOOL, a two-player bridge variant designed to engage younger players with strategic gameplay. Explore how this and other pre-bridge apps aim to...
Swan Games Swan Song
Swan Games, once a premier online bridge platform launched in 2000, faced a steep decline due to growing competition from Bridge Base Online and other...
RealBridge Wins IBPA Personalities of the Year Award
RealBridge has been named the IBPA Personalities of the Year, recognizing its transformative influence on online bridge. With built-in video and audio, RealBridge has become...
What Are Bidding Boxes in Bridge, and How Do I Use One?
What Are Bidding Boxes in Bridge, and How Do I Use One? by Jude Goodwin In its simplest form, bridge is a whist-like card game...
What is a Bridge Tally?
Imagine you’re at a lively bridge party, surrounded by friends, snacks, and maybe even a little wine. How do you keep track of who’s playing...
Do bridge tournaments need referees?
A Bridge Director is the person in charge of overseeing bridge games at clubs and tournaments. Think of them as the game’s host, organizer, and...
What is the game of bridge?
Bridge is a card game played with a regular deck of 52 cards and loved by millions around the world.
Is it Hard to Learn to Play Bridge?
The game of bridge is not hard to learn. You can learn the mechanics in a single night of card play. Then, with a few...
How long does a bridge game last?
A typical hand of bridge takes between 5-15 minutes. The number of hands you play depends on scoring, and type of bridge game you're playing.
What is the best way to learn to play bridge
The best way to learn to play bridge depends on your individual learning style. Here are some tips, resources, and links that will get you...
What is Duplicate Bridge?
Duplicate bridge is a form of bridge where all players in the game play the same deal, or bridge hand. The result of play on...
What is Rubber Bridge?
Rubber Bridge is a variant of the contract bridge that is often used during a friendly game of kitchen bridge. The scoring is simple, and...
Can You Kill Someone With a Playing Card?
Card throwing just looks awesome. And, since most of us have a deck of cards handy, we had a look at the art of card...
The Suicide King (and Other Card Nicknames)
Playing cards have a rich history spanning hundreds of years. This has given us enough time to come up with sayings and nicknames for practically...
What is a Cartomancer?
Cartomancers interpret the meaning of cards to provide insights or predictions about a person's life or future. In this article we look at cartomancy, where...
Playing Card Decks Beyond the Veil
Playing card decks serve purposes beyond traditional games; they are also employed in practices like cartomancy and are believed by some to facilitate connections with...
The Devil and the Playing Card Deck
Playing cards have long been linked to superstition, the occult, and even the devil himself. From the Hellfire Club in Ireland to eerie tales from...
15 Fascinating Superstitions to Share at your Next Card Party
So, what's the weirdest belief, myth or superstition about cards you've ever heard? We went digging for tall tales and superstitions about cards.
Suit Up! How We Got To Hearts, Clubs, Diamonds and Spades
It wasn’t until about the 15th century that our four modern suits evolved, probably in France. But how on earth did we end up with...
Don’t Forget the Joker
We can thank the joker playing card for giving its face to the crazed, maniacal Batman villain, but let's check out more on this card’s...
Why Card Games Are Still the Heart of Gaming
Card games have remained a staple of gaming for centuries, offering a unique mix of skill, strategy, and social interaction. Whether played in person or...
