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What Are Bidding Boxes in Bridge, and How Do I Use One?by Jude GoodwinIn its simplest form, bridge is a whist-like card game played with a single deck of 52 playing cards (no jokers) and four people who make up two partnerships. It is played in three basic stages:The biddingThe play of the cardsThe scoringIn …

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 with whom, and where they’re headed next? A bridge tally is the answer.

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 notes and some friendly teachers, you will learn more and become a better player every time you sit at the bridge table.

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 a hand is compared to the results of everyone else’s play on that hand and a score is given. 

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 indeed forms the foundation of all bridge scoring.