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Le Pont: /* Overview */

2026-05-09T17:05:11Z

Overview

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	== Overview ==		== Overview ==
			Learn bridge: https://www.worldbridge.org/world-bridge-academy/try-bridge/

	The BGA implementation for 2 players will not be covered here, because it is not bridge. However, it is played similarly to bridge, so the following may still be useful.		The BGA implementation for 2 players will not be covered here, because it is not bridge. However, it is played similarly to bridge, so the following may still be useful.

Le Pont: /* Overview */

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Overview

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	'''Contract bridge''' (4 players) is played 2v2 (the players sitting opposite eachother are together on a team throughout). The game is played clockwise with each round of Contract Bridge involving two stages: bidding and playing.		'''Contract bridge''' (4 players) is played 2v2 (the players sitting opposite eachother are together on a team throughout). The game is played clockwise with each round of Contract Bridge involving two stages: bidding and playing.

	In the bidding stage, the pair who bids the highest becomes the "declaring" side. In that pair, the player that bid the denomination (Suit or NoTrump) first, becomes the "Declarer" (plays for both players), and their partner becomes the "Dummy" (watches/doesn't play any more for this round). The opposing pair are called "Defenders", playing collectively against the Declarer. In the playing stage, the players play tricks until all hands are empty. The Declarer has to win a certain number of tricks to win points for the round. If the Declarer does not succeed, the ~~Declarer fails~~ their contract, ~~everyone else gains~~ points.		In the bidding stage, the pair who bids the highest becomes the "declaring" side. In that pair, the player that bid the denomination (Suit or NoTrump) first, becomes the "Declarer" (plays for both players), and their partner becomes the "Dummy" (watches/doesn't play any more for this round). The opposing pair are called "Defenders", playing collectively against the Declarer. In the playing stage, the players play tricks until all hands are empty. The Declarer has to win a certain number of tricks to win points for the round. If the Declarer does not succeed, the declaring side fail their contract, the defending side gain points.
	== Bidding Calls ==		== Bidding Calls ==
	<ul class="bulletlist" style="margin:1em 0;padding-inline-start:40px;">		<ul class="bulletlist" style="margin:1em 0;padding-inline-start:40px;">

Le Pont: /* Summary */

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Summary

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	There are innumerable bridge clubs around the world.		There are innumerable bridge clubs around the world.
	Players have different agreements for bidding and cardplay, however, these must be disclosed to the opposition.		Players have different agreements for bidding and cardplay, however, these must be disclosed to the opposition.
	Duplicate Bridge is played at international ~~levels~~.		Duplicate Bridge is played at an international level.

	Have fun! 😊		Have fun! 😊

Le Pont: /* Summary */

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Summary

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	Duplicate Bridge is played at international levels.		Duplicate Bridge is played at international levels.

	Have fun!		Have fun! 😊

Le Pont: /* Scoring */

2026-05-06T22:00:25Z

Scoring

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	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bridge_scoring		https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bridge_scoring
	The scoring is somewhat complex, but you essentially win points as a pair for making your contract, and lose points (same as opponents wining points) for going down in a contract.		The scoring is somewhat complex, but you essentially win points as a pair for making your contract, and lose points (same as opponents wining points) for going down in a contract.
	~~Basically~~, playing in 3NT, 4H, 4S, 5C, 5D is really worth it, even if you only make 50% of the time.		A quick strategy tip, playing in 3NT, 4H, 4S, 5C, 5D is really worth it, even if you only make 50% of the time, I always bid to such contracts when both my partner and myself have a better than average hand (the average hand has 1Ace 1King 1Queen 1Jack).
	== Summary ==		== Summary ==
	Bridge is a game of Probability and Teamwork.		Bridge is a game of Probability and Teamwork.

Le Pont: /* Cards */

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Cards

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	Ranks (from strongest to weakest): '''{{card\|A}} {{card\|K}} {{card\|Q}} {{card\|J}} {{card\|10}} {{card\|9}} {{card\|8}} {{card\|7}} {{card\|6}} {{card\|5}} {{card\|4}} {{card\|3}} {{card\|2}}'''		Ranks (from strongest to weakest): '''{{card\|A}} {{card\|K}} {{card\|Q}} {{card\|J}} {{card\|10}} {{card\|9}} {{card\|8}} {{card\|7}} {{card\|6}} {{card\|5}} {{card\|4}} {{card\|3}} {{card\|2}}'''

	Bridge is played with a standard pack of 52 ~~card~~.		Bridge is played with a standard pack of 52 cards.
	~~52 suited~~ cards ({{spade\|color=black}}, {{heart\|color=red}}, {{diamond\|color=red}}, {{club\|color=black}})		13 cards in each suit ({{spade\|color=black}}, {{heart\|color=red}}, {{diamond\|color=red}}, {{club\|color=black}})
	== Goal ==		== Goal ==
	To bid to the highest making contract you can (sometimes in can be good to bid too much, in the hope to lose less than the opponents would have won - see Sacrificing in Bridge).		To bid to the highest making contract you can (sometimes in can be good to bid too much, in the hope to lose less than the opponents would have won - see Sacrificing in Bridge).

Le Pont: /* Bidding */

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Bidding

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	</ul>		</ul>
	However, you must also choose a denomination:		However, you must also choose a denomination:
	Clubs, Diamonds, Hearts, Spades, or NoTrumps.		Clubs(♣), Diamonds(♦), Hearts(♥), Spades(♠), or NoTrumps('''NT''').
	= If anyone runs out of a suit and has to discard, the suit contracted would win the trick (or NoTrumps = discarding cannot win the trick).		= If anyone runs out of a suit and has to discard, the suit contracted would win the trick (or NoTrumps = discarding cannot win the trick).

Le Pont: /* Bidding */

2026-05-06T21:56:12Z

Bidding

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	The BGA implementation for 2 players will not be covered here, because it is not bridge. However, it is played similarly to bridge, so the following may still be useful.		The BGA implementation for 2 players will not be covered here, because it is not bridge. However, it is played similarly to bridge, so the following may still be useful.

	'''Contract bridge''' (4 players) is played clockwise with		'''Contract bridge''' (4 players) is played 2v2 (the players sitting opposite eachother are together on a team throughout). The game is played clockwise with each round of Contract Bridge involving two stages: bidding and playing.

	~~Each~~ round of Contract Bridge ~~involves~~ two stages: bidding and playing.

	In the bidding stage, the pair who bids the highest becomes the "declaring" side. In that pair, the player that bid the denomination (Suit or NoTrump) first, becomes the "Declarer" (plays for both players), and their partner becomes the "Dummy" (watches/doesn't play any more for this round). The opposing pair are called "Defenders", playing collectively against the Declarer. In the playing stage, the players play tricks until all hands are empty. The Declarer has to win a certain number of tricks to win points for the round. If the Declarer does not succeed, the Declarer fails their contract, everyone else gains points.		In the bidding stage, the pair who bids the highest becomes the "declaring" side. In that pair, the player that bid the denomination (Suit or NoTrump) first, becomes the "Declarer" (plays for both players), and their partner becomes the "Dummy" (watches/doesn't play any more for this round). The opposing pair are called "Defenders", playing collectively against the Declarer. In the playing stage, the players play tricks until all hands are empty. The Declarer has to win a certain number of tricks to win points for the round. If the Declarer does not succeed, the Declarer fails their contract, everyone else gains points.
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	Bidding means you set out to take '''at least''' a certain number of tricks:		Bidding means you set out to take '''at least''' a certain number of tricks:
	<ul class="bulletlist" style="margin:1em 0;padding-inline-start:40px;">		<ul class="bulletlist" style="margin:1em 0;padding-inline-start:40px;">
	<li>Bidding 1 = i set out to win at least 7 tricks.</li>		<li>Bidding at the 1 level = i set out for our pair to win at least 7 tricks.</li>
	<li>2 = 8 tricks.</li>		<li>2 = 8 tricks.</li>
	<li>3 = 9 tricks.</li>		<li>3 = 9 tricks.</li>

Le Pont: /* Bidding */

2026-05-06T21:54:50Z

Bidding

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	== Bidding ==		== Bidding ==
	All cards are dealt to each player (so 13 each). The "Dealer" starts, they may Pass or Bid, and we then carry on clockwise.		All cards are dealt to each player (so 13 each). The "Dealer" starts, they may Pass or Bid, and we then carry on clockwise.
	Bidding means you set out to take at least a certain number of tricks:		Bidding means you set out to take '''at least''' a certain number of tricks:
	<ul class="bulletlist" style="margin:1em 0;padding-inline-start:40px;">		<ul class="bulletlist" style="margin:1em 0;padding-inline-start:40px;">
	<li>Bidding 1 = i set out to win at least 7 tricks.</li>		<li>Bidding 1 = i set out to win at least 7 tricks.</li>

Le Pont: /* Bidding */

2026-05-06T21:52:49Z

Bidding

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	</ul>		</ul>
	However, you must also choose a denomination:		However, you must also choose a denomination:
	Clubs, Diamonds, Hearts, Spades, NoTrumps.		Clubs, Diamonds, Hearts, Spades, or NoTrumps.
	= If anyone runs out of a suit and has to discard, the suit contracted would win the trick (or NoTrumps = discarding cannot win the trick).		= If anyone runs out of a suit and has to discard, the suit contracted would win the trick (or NoTrumps = discarding cannot win the trick).