Bridge Stories Archives

Poker Size Cards vs Bridge Size Cards

Posted on September 30, 2018April 9, 2024 by Great Bridge Links

Have you always wanted to know how poker size cards differ from bridge size cards when it comes to choosing or playing with cards? Size is one of a few factors to consider if you want to purchase your own playing cards. Should they be bridge size or poker size?

Viewing the Vugraph

Posted on September 20, 2018November 10, 2023 by Great Bridge Links

If you’ve been anywhere near a bridge tournament in the last couple of decades, then you’ll almost certainly have heard of the Vugraph.

Considering a Bridge Cruise?

Posted on September 14, 2018December 8, 2024 by Great Bridge Links

Cruising season is en route, and many bridge singles, pairs and teams are preparing to take to the oceans to take in some of the gorgeous sea-life – and play some cards! Alex takes a closer look.

New Bridge Books in 2018

Posted on September 5, 2018July 26, 2023 by Great Bridge Links

It’s time to update your bridge library, and there are two things there should always be room for in a card player’s inventory: Another card deck, and just one more book about playing cards! Here are some of our recommendations for newly released and upcoming bridge books for 2018 – time to get cozy!

A Bridge Oddity: Odds in the Game of Bridge

Posted on July 23, 2018December 8, 2024 by Great Bridge Links

You might have wondered about the odds of certain plays and oddities occurring in the game of bridge, or you might want to be in the process of improving your bridge strategy. Here’s more about bridge odds, bridge hands, suit combinations and improving the odds for your game.