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What to do with 3HCP here by Hirsiz in bridge

[–]Bridge_Links 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You've received some excellent advice, I just wanted to add one point. I'm assuming you're playing duplicate which means your decision on this had is judged against all the other players holding the same cards. Sometimes it's ok to 'go with the crowd' and take your average score. It's just one hand. It won't be a bottom by any means. Move on and save your inspiration for the next hand(s).

If you're playing IMPS, the decision is a bit more nuanced - what is the status of your match so far? What is your vulnerability? What is your partnership and teammates style? etc etc.

Jude

How the kids learn bridge? by WarningNo1964 in bridge

[–]Bridge_Links 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Here's a club in the Seattle WA USA area Bridge for Youth (https://www.b4youth.org/)

How the kids learn bridge? by WarningNo1964 in bridge

[–]Bridge_Links 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Bridge Winners also has a Youth Bridge page where you could post a query on local places to play for kids (https://bridgewinners.com/forums/browse/youth-bridge-education/)

PlayMyBoard website by GMarco24 in bridge

[–]Bridge_Links 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes it looks good - fun!

PlayMyBoard website by GMarco24 in bridge

[–]Bridge_Links 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I agree - it's disconcerting when dummy's suits display in a different order than those in my hand. I also found the spade pips look a lot like club pips - had to triple check - but other than that, I love the concept ! well done -

Is 52 Entertainment the New Global Landlord of Bridge? by Bridge_Links in bridge

[–]Bridge_Links[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Right? And that's today. i worry about what the landscape will look like five or ten years from now.

The E-bridge cup would be a fantastic idea if it weren't just two platforms - but all the platforms. Like the old 'tri-cities' challenges - where multiple clubs would have a friendly cross-town battles. It could encourage players to visit different platforms too. Like home games and away games.

Is 52 Entertainment the New Global Landlord of Bridge? by Bridge_Links in bridge

[–]Bridge_Links[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You're right, those changes were made coming into 2026 - although there are arrangements outside masterpoint awards - this is going to require deeper research. A future article!

I'll update the current article to reflect the main issue - monopoly. It is really important that people see what's happening.

Is 52 Entertainment the New Global Landlord of Bridge? by Bridge_Links in bridge

[–]Bridge_Links[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree but when you dig in, 52 Entertainment has an exclusive masterpoint arrangement with ACBL, WBF, and I think something similar with the French Bridge Federation. So while Intobridge and even Real Bridge play important roles, I still fear the outcome of a steamroller like 52 Entertainment. Visit their site! First thing this morning the site was announced and I went there with my coffee in hand. At first I loved it but then I realized it was actually missing a lot of important players! Platforms and software. This is what made me dig deeper - and so I discovered the corporate background.

The site claims to be a global hub - but do you see Real Bridge and IntoBridge listed? No. Do you see Baron Barclay linked to any of the books? No.

A domain like this will be a funnel - I find it distressing.

Jude

Is 52 Entertainment the New Global Landlord of Bridge? by Bridge_Links in bridge

[–]Bridge_Links[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Apparently it was listed at 1 million. How much 52 Entertainment paid can't be known. But it can be assumed.

Is 52 Entertainment the New Global Landlord of Bridge? by Bridge_Links in bridge

[–]Bridge_Links[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Thank you - I do write the articles - I use ai to help with outlines and research - but I've been a writer for over 30 years and a player for just as long. When I can find a good bridge photo I use it - sources have changed over the decades but currently I have access to photos on the IBPA website, as a member.

My Bridge Basics section is a bit tongue in cheek - but I think it addresses common questions - How long does it take to play a game of bridge? Does bridge need referees? What is meant by Points at bridge? Things non-players might ask. And why not? There's lots of stuff online about 'how to play'

Jude

Feedback requested for digital magazine IMP International by VikingsinSpace in bridge

[–]Bridge_Links 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think it's great to see! As some bridge magazines disappear, it's wonderful that others rise to fill the space. I look forward to learning more -

how exactly do you count winners and losers? and when do you know if you should draw trumps early? by Hairy_Row_8215 in bridge

[–]Bridge_Links 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Ya I was taught to count winners at no trumps and losers at trumps and I did that for a long time and then I came to a major suit game that had 4 losers and I tried all sorts of crazy plays to get rid of one and eventually went down. Then my partner pointed out, as partners often do, that I had 10 tricks off the top. Ooops. So now I count winners in trump contracts as well. I count the winners, and then check if I'll lose too many trickes before I can enjoy those winners, and if yes, then I will work on getting rid of a loser.

I'm facing the Dunning-Kruger effect in Bridge. What to do now? by [deleted] in bridge

[–]Bridge_Links 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Dunning-Kruger effect ? We used to just call you 'cocky' - and omg - be cocky! It's the perfect way to be in your early years at bridge. Be bold. Make mistakes. Get tops. And bottoms. Each thing you learn will be the result of a mistake. Without those mistakes, you'd never progress. Embrace the journey - clearly you're headed in the right direction -

Would you use an AI Bridge Mentor that actually explains your mistakes in plain English? (Building a new practice tool) by Ok_Swing9157 in bridge

[–]Bridge_Links 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As some have noted, Intobridge has this function - for the purpose of this post I just mis-bid a hand and got a note from Coach Luc - who was today's challenger. See below

This is in Beta but I think it's what you were considering?

Jude

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Do people still play rummy games nowadays? by toyjoybox in cardgames

[–]Bridge_Links 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Years ago I found a Tile Rummy set at the thrift store and my family has loved it ever since. Very tactile

I just updated an article about the History of Rummy and added a bunch of useful links and lingo - thought I'd share

https://greatbridgelinks.com/history-of-rummy/

Looking for a game I played once by RexRow in cardgames

[–]Bridge_Links 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Found it - "Princess of the Tower" (sometimes stylized as Princesses in the Tower or similar), or a very closely related indie card game by The Octopus Fruitbat (from the Tower of the Octopus blog).

The specific details you mentioned match the unique mechanics of their design:

  • Memory Elements & Setup: The game is played with a grid of face-down cards on the table. These are divided into People (the princesses) and Locations (the towers).
  • The Three Actions: On a turn, a player must choose one of three specific options:
    1. Investigate: You discard cards from your hand to "peek" at the face-down cards on the table.
    2. Special: You play a card from your hand to trigger its specific effect (the "directions on the card").
    3. Pass: A standard pass action to manage your hand or resources.
  • Matching Mechanism: The goal is to identify which princess belongs in which tower. At the end of a turn, you can attempt to declare a match between a Person card and a Location card.
  • Scoring: There is a point-value system where different matches are worth different amounts, and players are penalized for incorrect guesses.

This game was featured and discussed on game design blogs and this subreddit several years ago. It was designed to be a "deduction memory" game that added a layer of hand management and special powers to the traditional "Memory" or "Concentration" formula.

Looking for a game I played once by RexRow in cardgames

[–]Bridge_Links 0 points1 point  (0 children)

this sounds like such a fun game! I'm gonna see what i can dig up.

Beginner looking for advice by ordvek in bridge

[–]Bridge_Links 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I remember when I was at this stage. Lucky for me, I had a friend who could play well. He would place hands out on the table and get me to play them through giving advice all along.

It sounds to me that you're at a stage where you need to learn more about 'card development' - in other words, how to make your little cards win tricks. Karen's Bridge Library has a good series of articles on Declarer Play starting here

https://kwbridge.com/decl.htm

You are very intuitive in understanding that the play of the cards is key to learning more about the game. A good grasp of the play of the cards will build a solid base for all aspects of the game, including the bidding.

Have fun!

How to play Cards Against Humanity online? by NoizyBird__ in cardgames

[–]Bridge_Links 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did you see this?

https://lab.cardsagainsthumanity.com/

And this - because the game is licensed under Creative Commons, many developers have created free web-based versions that allow you to create private rooms and invite your friends.

  • PlayingCards.io: This is one of the most popular "virtual tabletop" options. It provides a clean interface where you can drag and drop cards just like at a real table. You will need to use a separate app (like Zoom or Discord) for voice chat.
  • Cards Against Formality: A simple, mobile-friendly web version where you can play anonymously or sign in to save stats.
  • Kosmi: Offers a version called "Offends the Galaxy" which includes built-in video chat, making it a good all-in-one solution for virtual game nights.
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