What is the difference between contract and auction bridge?

The main difference between auction bridge and contract bridge is that in auction bridge a game is scored whenever the required number of tricks is scored, and in contract bridge the number of points from tricks taken past the bid do not count towards making a game.

How do you play duplicate bridge?

To keep each deal intact for the next round, place each card face down in front of you on the table, pointing toward your partner if you win the trick, toward the opponents if you lose the trick. As declarer, you will tell your partner which card to play instead of pulling the dummy yourself.

Why is the card game bridge called Bridge?

According to the Oxford English Dictionary, the word bridge is the English pronunciation of the game called "biritch". It followed on from whist, which initially was the dominant trick-playing game and enjoyed a loyal following for centuries.

What are the different types of bridge games?

Types of Bridge Rubber Bridge is the basic form of Contract Bridge, played by four players. Informal social Bridge games are often played this way, and Rubber Bridge is also played in clubs for money. Duplicate Bridge is the game normally played in clubs, tournaments and matches.