Mini Bridge for Seniors
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Mini Bridge is a card game on ElderWit.com, made for older adults with large print and big buttons. The gentle way into bridge, played in clubs across Britain and Europe. You and your partner Kate count points, the stronger side picks trumps and how many tricks to aim for, then you play the cards. No bidding to learn.
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How to play Mini Bridge
- Tap Play now. Mini Bridge opens right here in your web browser.
- Choose a level: Easy, Medium or Harder.
- You and your partner Kate play against Tom and Lynn. Each of you gets 13 cards.
- Count your points: Ace 4, King 3, Queen 2, Jack 1. The side with more points plays the hand.
- When it is your side, Kate's cards go face up and you play both hands.
- Choose trumps or no trumps, then aim for a part score of 7 tricks or a game, which needs more tricks and scores far more.
- Follow the suit that was led if you can. The highest card of that suit wins the trick, unless a trump is played.
- Four deals make a game. The side with more points at the end wins.
- Take your time. There is no clock and no rush.
- When you finish, try the same level again or move up a level.
Three levels
- Easy: Tom and Lynn play simply and make mistakes, and the cards often favor your side.
- Medium: Tom and Lynn play a steady game.
- Harder: Tom and Lynn play every card with care.
Why people enjoy it
Mini Bridge gives you the best part of bridge, the play of the cards, without the bidding to learn first. Counting points, picking trumps and planning how to take your tricks keeps every deal interesting, and many people find it a friendly first step toward full bridge.
Similar games to try
Players who like Mini Bridge often go on to Partner Whist. Four players, two teams. You and your partner across the table try to take more tricks than West and East. Follow suit if you can; trumps beat everything else. Spades is another good pick. A friendly trick taking game for four. You and your computer partner bid how many tricks you will take, with spades always the strongest suit. Euchre is worth a try too. A quick trick taking game for four with a short deck. You and your computer partner choose a trump suit and try to win at least three of the five tricks.
Questions
Is Mini Bridge easy to learn?
Yes. Start on Easy: Tom and Lynn play simply and make mistakes, and the cards often favor your side. When that feels comfortable, move up. On Harder: Tom and Lynn play every card with care.
Can I make the words bigger in Mini Bridge?
Yes. The print is large to start with, and Settings lets you make it larger still. It works on a phone, tablet or computer.
What else is on ElderWit.com besides Mini Bridge?
Mini Bridge is one of 2,000+ games on ElderWit.com: word games, cards, trivia, puzzles, memory games and more, all with large print, calm screens and no ads.
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- EuchreA quick trick taking game for four with a short deck.
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