AUCTION BRIDGE card game instructions

Auction bridge lies between whist and contract bridge in the evolution of the game. The rules are the same as for contract bridge, but the scoring is different, which affects the players’ strategy.

The main differences in the method of scoring are:

1) Vulnerability does not exist, so there is no extra penalty for failing to fulfil a [...]

DUPLICATE CONTRACT BRIDGE

An advanced form of bridge – the only one played in International tournaments – in which several groups of players, in turn, receive the same deal of cards, thus testing skill rather than luck.

Contact Bridge card game rules

Bridge emerged in 1896, a development from the older game of whist. Auction bridge evolved in 1904, and in 1925, contract bridge was formulated and soon became the most popular form of bridge.

CONTRACT BRIDGE

PLAYERS

Four people play in pairs. Partners sit opposite to each other and are called north-south and east-west respectively.

CARDS

The game calls for the [...]