Short-Bridge is a fun, fast-paced bidding and trick-taking card game enjoyed by players of all ages. Not only is it a friendly social game, it also can be used as a teaching tool to help players bridge to the classic game of Bridge. This is a game to enjoy with children, grandchildren, friends and neighbors to teach bidding and trick-taking concepts in a game that moves quickly. The Bridge to BRIDGEHands-On Factor The colorful game board and tokens help players keep track of the bidding auction and the game contract. Bidding boxes on a board!Nice Number of Cards Players play with 7 cards per hand. The cards are easy to hold and the play of the game moves quickly - great for beginners.Bidding Language Based on high card points, the bidding guidelines make it easy for new players to bid quickly and confidently.Easy Scoring Points are earned based on the number of tricks declared during the bidding auction.How It's PlayedPlayers team with a partner to win points. Using a simple bidding formula partners bid the number of tricks the team intends to win and the suit the player wants to define as trump. The team that wins the bid earns points by taking enough tricks to make the contract. Defending partners earn points by defeating the contract. Play of the hand is like the classic bridge hand.Watch out for the DOUBLE bid! If the defenders prevent the team from making the contract, the defenders get double points! For 2-4 players ages 10 to adult Package contents: Two decks of playing cards, foldable game mat, stackable tokens, score pad, and instruction booklets
