Suits, Cards, Honor Cards and counting points
There are 4 suits in a deck of cards: Spades, Hearts, Diamonds and Clubs. Spades and Hearts are called the Major Suits, while Diamonds and Clubs are called th . . .
Deck, Setup, Dealing and Basic Terminology
Four people are needed to play a game of bridge. Each player is designated by his location at the table. These designations are identified as North, East, South and West. In bridge, each player has . . .
Bridge History and Etymology
Bridge can trace its beginning back to the early 16th century in a game called Whist that was played in England. The word ‘bridge’ comes from the Russian word for Whist, “biri . . .
Introduction to Bridge for Beginners/Gameplay Overview
Bridge is card game where you need 4 players or multiples of 4. Each table has 4 places. The players opposite each other at a table are partners. They work together against the other two players. Th . . .
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JAMES FRAZEE is an avid cook and bridge player. Raised in the Midwest, he received his Doctorate from Purdue U . . .