Bridge
Bid and take tricks with a partner in a classic four-player card game.
Bridge
- To start
- Free
- Each month
- $10
- Time
- 2 hours a week
- Sessions
- 3 hours or more
- Where
- At home or out
- Who with
- With a group or team
Is it for you?
- It gives your brain a proper workout.
- There's always more to learn.
- It comes with people built in.
- It asks almost nothing of your body.
You’ll like it if
- You want to keep your brain sharp
- You want to meet people
- You want to get really good at something
Maybe not if
- You want something you can do alone
- You want to enjoy it from day one
- You only have short gaps in your day
What it feels like
BridgeAverage games & Strategy hobbyCalm
Company
Physical effort
Creative freedom
Brainwork
Hands-on
Outdoors
Quick wins
$10The only thing you pay for
FreeFree, like 24% of hobbies
$120About $1 an hour at 2 hours a week
Before you buy
You need nothing to start. Buy only what you miss after a few sessions.
Your first session
Take a beginners' course at a local club and play your first rubber.
3 hours or moreAt home or outFairly easy to start
Questions
How much does bridge cost to start?
Nothing. You can start for free, then about $10 a month once you are going.
How much time does bridge take?
About 2 hours a week to enjoy it and get better, in sessions of 3 hours or more.
Can I do bridge at home?
Yes, or out if you prefer. Fits in a bag.
Is bridge good for beginners?
It takes a bit more setting up than most hobbies. A good first session: Take a beginners' course at a local club and play your first rubber.
Do I need other people for bridge?
Yes. It is done with a group or a team.