Getting Started

Bridge is played with 4 players in two partnerships. Each hand has two phases: bidding (an auction to determine trump suit and contract) and play (trying to win tricks). That's the 30-second version.

For the full version, start with our beginner's guide — it walks you through everything from the deal to scoring your first hand.

Brian is our AI bidding coach. He deals you hands, walks you through the bidding, and explains every decision. Think of him as a patient teacher who never gets tired.

You don't need to know everything before you start. Brian adapts to your level and teaches as you play.

Conventions are agreed-upon bidding agreements between partners. Start with these three — they handle the majority of hands you'll see:

Once you're comfortable with the basics, explore our structured Learning Paths — Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced — or browse the encyclopedia which has 275+ articles covering everything from hand evaluation to squeeze plays.