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Getting started with Online Bridge
Do I have to install any software on my computer?
The bridge game runs on Adobe Flashplayer, which is pre-installed on almost all computers. You can check to make sure you have the latest flashplayer here and you'll automatically be upgraded to the latest version if required. It's free and it only takes a few moments.
Check Flashplayer
How do I get a username?
When you are first logging on to the game you can enter a username and password of your choice. You'll be prompted to try a different username if the one you chose has been taken by someone else. You can play free for 7 days.
Can I change my username later?
Yes. Contact us with the username and password you are using now and what you wish to change to.
Can I log in from another computer?
Yes. Just enter your username and password in the normal way.
Worldpay
Log in and subscribe
After your 7 day free trial you will need to subscribe if you wish to keep playing bridge online(US$7 per month). You will be asked to enter your username and password again before being redirected to the 'worldpay' secure payment page. After selecting 'visa' or 'mastercard' there is a section to enter your worldpay username and password. If you are not already a worldpay customer you can skip that section and go straight to entering your card details.
To update your credit card details:
Log in to worldpay: Log in
Enter your worldpay username and password
Note! This is NOT your online bridge username in and password. If you have forgotten your worldpay details, click the forgotten password link.
Once you have logged in to worldpay, select the "Change Details" link at the bottom right corner of the page.
Please contact us if you have any trouble.
Playing against the Computer
How well does the computer bid and play?
You'll have no trouble understanding the computer bidding - it plays a steady but simple game of bridge and you'll normally be able to get to a good contract easily. Sometimes the computer will make a bid or play that you disagree with. That's bridge and who would have it any other way?
How do I change the computer's bidding system?
From the main menu, click the 'Change your bidding system' link. You'll see the bidding options then.
Playing a hand
Bidding
The bidding pad is shown on the bottom right hand corner of the screen. When it is your turn, simply click on the bid that you want to make.
'NB' = No Bid, 'X' = double, 'XX' = redouble.
Competition Hands
Ladder
When you select 'Ladder Hands' you will play hands that have been saved in the database. At the end of each hand you will see what other players scored with the same cards. You can check your overall results by selecting 'View Competition Results' from the main menu.
Weekly
The weekly competition is similar to the ladder, but the hands are changed every Monday to give you a fresh start.
Daily
The hands in the daily competition are change ever day. You can see the results of each hand just like the ladder and weekly competitions. Only the first 12 hands count for the overall resultsin the daily competition.
Live Game
How do I play with other people?
Start a new table - You can start a new table so that other players can join you by clicking the 'Start New Table' button (located towards the top left of the menu screen above the player and table names). You can then choose an empty seat and start playing. Until others arrive, the computer will make the bids and plays for missing players.
Join an existing table - At the top left of the menu screen there is a white box indicating any tables open for 'live' games and (in brackets) the number of players at the table. Clicking on the table name will take you to the game. Click on an empty seat to join in.
After a hand is over, are we suppose to hit the "deal" button, or does this happen automatically?
The deal doesn't start until the host of the table clicks the deal button. The host is indicated towards the top right of the screen.
How does one chat during the game?
There are two white boxes on the top right corner of the playing screen. Type your message in the bottom box and then click the enter key or the arrow to the right. Your message will be seen by others at the same table..
Is there some way to chat privately with your partner when playing online Bridge?
You can chat privately by clicking on a player's name in the box at the top left. That will open a small pop-up message box. That player will be the only one who sees the message and he or she will see your name [private]: your message.
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