Attract New Bridge Players

[EddyHaskel]

The Windows client offers limited support for the "Minibridge" program (a simplified interface in which there is no bidding, per-se; instead the players count up their HCP and the highest HCP holder names the contract). By limited support I mean, there is no automated way to play with fewer than four actual humans; i.e., no "miniGiBs."

 

I have been trying to attract a number of people to try out BBO and learn the game of Bridge. But they are intimidated mainly by our mysterious bidding processes. Minibridge was invented to introduce new people (mainly youngsters) to our game and has enjoyed great success in the Real World. So two of my wishes in this regard for BBO are:

 

1) Minibridge support in the web client software, and

 

2) A way for a single person (or two or three people) to play minibridge with one or more bots.

 

Another oft-overlooked resource available via the Windows client is what I call the "back room" of BBO. Under "Other Bridge Activities" the Windows client user can find a whole plethora of excellent Bridge training materials, challenging hands to try, double dummy puzzles, and both free and for purchase Bridgemaster 2000 hands. This is not to mention Fred's own excellent two volume treatise for Bridge for Beginners -which, if I might be so bold, many self described advanced players could benefit from reading, as well! It would be way cool if these resources were linked in the Web Client version, also.