num_pages: 381
description: Would you like to play a card game more challenging than Old Maid, Go Fish, or War? Are you fascinated by the bridge columns in your local newspaper? If you'd like to take the plunge and join the millions of bridge players worldwide, here's your chance. With Bridge For Dummies at your side, you'll have plenty of expert tips, techniques, and suggestions to help you master this challenging game. With dozens of sample hands and helpful diagrams, you'll be taking tricks in no time!Inside, you'll discover how to Determine how many tricks you can take with your hand Declare the best bid to get the game started Make your contracts by establishing and taking tricks Interpret your partner's bids and respond to them appropriately Decipher bridge terminology and talk like a pro Secure the winning opening lead so you can get off to a great start Use the power of preemptive bids and other interference bids to disrupt your opponents' communication Purchase and play computer bridge games Locate online bridge stuff with a listing of Web site forums and e-mail bridge games
language: English
title: Bridge For Dummies
titlecomplete: Bridge For Dummies
genres: Games, Sports, Reference, Nonfiction
ratings_count: 273
publisher: Wiley Publishing