If you’ve ever sat at the bridge table and thought, “I wish I could get my hands on more practice deals like this,” or “Wouldn’t it be cool if I could replay that board from last night’s game?” — then pack your curiosity and step onto the Bridge Technology Train.
Organized by the folks at RealBridge, the Bridge Technology Train is a free series of short, live Zoom sessions where developers show off the latest tools and tech for bridge players, teachers, authors, directors, and fans. You can ask questions, get links to try out the tools, and meet the minds behind the software.
“Congratulations and thank you to the team at RealBridge for their characteristic initiative in creating the Bridge Technology Train, a marvellous resource for the entire bridge community.”
— Ben Thompson, Acting President, World Bridge Federation
So what’s actually on the train? Here’s what’s coming down the track:
Presenter: Chris Jones (USA)
This isn’t your average hand generator. Chris has created software that builds bridge deals using specific shapes, patterns, and constraints. Want a bunch of hands with 6-5 distribution? You can make that happen.
Best for: Teachers, coaches, analysts, authors, and tournament directors who need custom hands for lessons or rulings.
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Presenter: Gonzalo Goded (Spain)
Bridge Owl is changing the way Vugraph works. Instead of humans typing in every bid and card, this AI-based system watches video footage and figures it out automatically.
Best for: Anyone broadcasting bridge games. Great for clubs who want to let members review hands — no more guessing what the experts played.
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Presenter: Jean-Pierre Desmoulins (France)
This tool lets you upload a deal and turn it into a playable link with learning goals and commentary. Perfect for bite-sized review sessions or interactive magazine features. Sushi-sized learning? Why not.
Best for: Teachers, coaches, and content creators who want students to play through lessons, not just read them.
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Presenter: Ray Spalding (USA)
BridgeComposer has been a staple for years, but Ray is back to show off four powerful features you might not know about — from editing deals to creating clean diagrams and interactive play.
Best for: Teachers, authors, directors, and analysts who need to present hands clearly and professionally.
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If you’re a bridge teacher, director, club player, or someone who just loves technology, this is your chance to be part of the future of the game.
Head over to the official page to sign up for upcoming sessions and stay in the loop.
The future of bridge isn’t just at the table — it’s on the screen, in the software, and now, rolling by on the Bridge Technology Train.
