{"id":3551,"date":"2025-10-08T10:57:20","date_gmt":"2025-10-08T08:57:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bridge.com\/?page_id=3551"},"modified":"2026-04-01T15:07:24","modified_gmt":"2026-04-01T14:07:24","slug":"rules","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/bridge.com\/en\/learn\/bridge-basics\/rules\/","title":{"rendered":"Rules"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-17ded31\" data-block-id=\"17ded31\"><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-17ded31-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-bc1344c\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"bc1344c\"><style>.stk-bc1344c-container{max-width:1000px !important;min-width:auto !important;margin-right:auto !important;margin-left:auto !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-bc1344c-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-bc1344c-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-45a6715\" id=\"bridge-span-style-color-var-stk-global-color-64234-f-37561-class-stk-highlight-rules-span\" data-block-id=\"45a6715\"><style>.stk-45a6715 .stk-block-heading__text{color:var(--stk-global-color-51802, #00024e) !important;}<\/style><h1 class=\"stk-block-heading__text has-text-color has-text-align-center\">Bridge <span style=\"color: var(--stk-global-color-64234, #f37561);\" class=\"stk-highlight\">rules<\/span><\/h1><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-7babef2\" data-block-id=\"7babef2\"><style>.stk-7babef2 {margin-bottom:32px !important;}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text has-text-align-center\">Explore step-by-step guides, detailed rule breakdowns, and up-to-date explanations to help you understand and master every aspect of bridge. Start learning the rules now and improve your game with confidence.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-67a1ccc\" data-block-id=\"67a1ccc\"><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-67a1ccc-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-a3dc4e3\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"a3dc4e3\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-a3dc4e3-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-a3dc4e3-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-61553da\" data-block-id=\"61553da\"><style>.stk-61553da-column{--stk-columns-spacing:0px !important;--stk-column-gap:24px !important;flex-wrap:wrap !important;--stk-flex-grow:0 !important;row-gap:32px !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-61553da-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-8a51391\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"8a51391\"><style>.stk-8a51391 {overflow:hidden !important;}.stk-8a51391-container{background-color:#f9fbfe !important;border-top-left-radius:16px !important;border-top-right-radius:16px !important;border-bottom-right-radius:16px !important;border-bottom-left-radius:16px !important;overflow:hidden !important;box-shadow:none !important;padding-top:0px !important;padding-right:0px !important;padding-bottom:0px !important;padding-left:0px !important;}.stk-8a51391-container:before{background-color:#f9fbfe !important;}.stk-8a51391:hover{transform:scale(1.02) !important;}@media screen and (min-width: 768px){.stk-8a51391 {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(33.33% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 2 \/ 3 ) !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-8a51391-container stk-hover-parent\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-8a51391-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-image stk-block-image stk-block stk-f6f4db7 stk-block-background\" data-block-id=\"f6f4db7\"><style>.stk-f6f4db7 {background-color:#8d2e6f !important;padding-top:0px !important;padding-right:0px !important;padding-bottom:0px !important;padding-left:0px !important;margin-bottom:0px !important;}.stk-f6f4db7:before{background-color:#8d2e6f !important;}.stk-f6f4db7 .stk-img-wrapper{height:320px !important;}.stk-f6f4db7 .stk-img-wrapper img{object-fit:contain !important;}<\/style><figure><span class=\"stk-img-wrapper stk-image--shape-stretch\"><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"stk-img wp-image-3554\" src=\"https:\/\/bridge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Cover-card-rules-1-e1772036184561.jpg\" width=\"1443\" height=\"1248\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bridge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Cover-card-rules-1-e1772036184561.jpg 1443w, https:\/\/bridge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Cover-card-rules-1-e1772036184561-300x259.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bridge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Cover-card-rules-1-e1772036184561-1024x886.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/bridge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Cover-card-rules-1-e1772036184561-768x664.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bridge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Cover-card-rules-1-e1772036184561-624x540.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1443px) 100vw, 1443px\" \/><\/span><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-58a588b\" data-block-id=\"58a588b\"><style>.stk-58a588b {padding-top:24px !important;padding-right:24px !important;padding-bottom:24px !important;padding-left:24px !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-58a588b-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-95e849d\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"95e849d\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-95e849d-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-95e849d-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-6e9f565\" id=\"strong-\u2663\ufe0f-the-basics-br-strong-em-object-setup-players-em\" data-block-id=\"6e9f565\"><style>.stk-6e9f565 .stk-block-heading__text{color:var(--stk-global-color-51802, #00024e) !important;line-height:1.5em !important;font-weight:500 !important;}:where(.stk-hover-parent:hover,  .stk-hover-parent.stk--is-hovered) .stk-6e9f565 .stk-block-heading__text{color:var(--stk-global-color-65275, #3860b0) !important;}<\/style><h3 class=\"stk-block-heading__text has-text-color\"><strong>\u2663\ufe0f The Basics:<br><\/strong><em>Object, setup, players<\/em><\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-af7e17b\" id=\"strong-em-the-basics-em-br-strong-object-setup-players\" data-block-id=\"af7e17b\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">Learn what bridge is all about, who plays, how the cards are dealt, and what it takes to win. Perfect for beginners taking their first steps into the game.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><a class=\"stk-link stk-block-link stk--transparent-overlay\" href=\"https:\/\/bridge.com\/en\/learn\/bridge-basics\/rules\/the-basics-object-setup-players\/\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-2d4e563\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"2d4e563\"><style>.stk-2d4e563 {overflow:hidden !important;}.stk-2d4e563-container{background-color:#f9fbfe !important;border-top-left-radius:16px !important;border-top-right-radius:16px !important;border-bottom-right-radius:16px !important;border-bottom-left-radius:16px !important;overflow:hidden !important;box-shadow:none !important;padding-top:0px !important;padding-right:0px !important;padding-bottom:0px !important;padding-left:0px !important;}.stk-2d4e563-container:before{background-color:#f9fbfe !important;}.stk-2d4e563:hover{transform:scale(1.02) !important;}@media screen and (min-width: 768px){.stk-2d4e563 {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(33.33% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 2 \/ 3 ) !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-2d4e563-container stk-hover-parent\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-2d4e563-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-image stk-block-image stk-block stk-0d729f4 stk-block-background\" data-block-id=\"0d729f4\"><style>.stk-0d729f4 {background-color:#325c6b !important;padding-top:0px !important;padding-right:0px !important;padding-bottom:0px !important;padding-left:0px !important;margin-bottom:0px !important;}.stk-0d729f4:before{background-color:#325c6b !important;}.stk-0d729f4 .stk-img-wrapper{height:320px !important;}.stk-0d729f4 .stk-img-wrapper img{object-fit:contain !important;}<\/style><figure><a class=\"stk-link\" href=\"https:\/\/bridge.com\/en\/learn\/bridge-basics\/rules\/understanding-bridge-bidding\/\"><span class=\"stk-img-wrapper stk-image--shape-stretch\"><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"stk-img wp-image-3565\" src=\"https:\/\/bridge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Cover-card-rules-2-e1772036283132.jpg\" width=\"1440\" height=\"1257\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bridge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Cover-card-rules-2-e1772036283132.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/bridge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Cover-card-rules-2-e1772036283132-300x262.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bridge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Cover-card-rules-2-e1772036283132-1024x894.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/bridge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Cover-card-rules-2-e1772036283132-768x670.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bridge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Cover-card-rules-2-e1772036283132-624x545.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/><\/span><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-06c3097\" data-block-id=\"06c3097\"><style>.stk-06c3097 {padding-top:24px !important;padding-right:24px !important;padding-bottom:24px !important;padding-left:24px !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-06c3097-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-bb9b9cf\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"bb9b9cf\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-bb9b9cf-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-bb9b9cf-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-dceb53b\" id=\"strong-\u2666\ufe0f-the-bidding-br-strong-em-how-to-make-a-contract-em\" data-block-id=\"dceb53b\"><style>:where(.stk-hover-parent:hover,  .stk-hover-parent.stk--is-hovered) .stk-dceb53b .stk-block-heading__text{color:var(--stk-global-color-65275, #3860b0) !important;}.stk-dceb53b .stk-block-heading__text{line-height:1.5em !important;font-weight:500 !important;}<\/style><h3 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><strong>\u2666\ufe0f The Bidding:<br><\/strong><em>How to make a contract<\/em><\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-b9ccdc5\" id=\"strong-em-the-basics-em-br-strong-object-setup-players\" data-block-id=\"b9ccdc5\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">Discover how players communicate through bids to decide the final contract. Master the language of bridge and start playing with purpose.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><a class=\"stk-link stk-block-link stk--transparent-overlay\" href=\"https:\/\/bridge.com\/en\/learn\/bridge-basics\/rules\/understanding-bridge-bidding\/\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-1c36395\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"1c36395\"><style>.stk-1c36395 {overflow:hidden !important;}.stk-1c36395-container{background-color:#f9fbfe !important;border-top-left-radius:16px !important;border-top-right-radius:16px !important;border-bottom-right-radius:16px !important;border-bottom-left-radius:16px !important;overflow:hidden !important;box-shadow:none !important;padding-top:0px !important;padding-right:0px !important;padding-bottom:0px !important;padding-left:0px !important;}.stk-1c36395-container:before{background-color:#f9fbfe !important;}.stk-1c36395:hover{transform:scale(1.02) !important;}@media screen and (min-width: 768px){.stk-1c36395 {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(33.33% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 2 \/ 3 ) !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-1c36395-container stk-hover-parent\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-1c36395-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-image stk-block-image stk-block stk-5701f88 stk-block-background\" data-block-id=\"5701f88\"><style>.stk-5701f88 {background-color:#d75b4f !important;padding-top:0px !important;padding-right:0px !important;padding-bottom:0px !important;padding-left:0px !important;margin-bottom:0px !important;}:where(.stk-hover-parent:hover,  .stk-hover-parent.stk--is-hovered) .stk-5701f88{background-color:#e0574a !important;}.stk-5701f88:before{background-color:#d75b4f !important;}:where(.stk-hover-parent:hover,  .stk-hover-parent.stk--is-hovered) .stk-5701f88:before{background-color:#e0574a !important;}.stk-5701f88 .stk-img-wrapper{height:320px !important;}:where(.stk-hover-parent:hover,  .stk-hover-parent.stk--is-hovered) .stk-5701f88 .stk-img-wrapper img{filter:contrast(1.1) !important;}.stk-5701f88 .stk-img-wrapper img{object-fit:contain !important;}<\/style><figure><a class=\"stk-link\" href=\"https:\/\/bridge.com\/en\/learn\/bridge-basics\/rules\/%e2%99%a5%ef%b8%8f-the-basics-object-setup-players\/\"><span class=\"stk-img-wrapper stk-image--shape-stretch\"><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"stk-img wp-image-3592\" src=\"https:\/\/bridge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Cover-card-rules-3-e1772195578425.jpg\" width=\"1410\" height=\"1224\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bridge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Cover-card-rules-3-e1772195578425.jpg 1410w, https:\/\/bridge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Cover-card-rules-3-e1772195578425-300x260.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bridge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Cover-card-rules-3-e1772195578425-1024x889.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/bridge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Cover-card-rules-3-e1772195578425-768x667.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bridge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Cover-card-rules-3-e1772195578425-624x542.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1410px) 100vw, 1410px\" \/><\/span><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-7f7b565\" data-block-id=\"7f7b565\"><style>.stk-7f7b565 {padding-top:24px !important;padding-right:24px !important;padding-bottom:24px !important;padding-left:24px !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-7f7b565-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-d95fda4\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"d95fda4\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-d95fda4-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-d95fda4-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-e1ff5b1\" id=\"strong-\u2665\ufe0f-the-play-br-strong-em-tricks-and-strategy-em\" data-block-id=\"e1ff5b1\"><style>:where(.stk-hover-parent:hover,  .stk-hover-parent.stk--is-hovered) .stk-e1ff5b1 .stk-block-heading__text{color:var(--stk-global-color-65275, #3860b0) !important;}.stk-e1ff5b1 .stk-block-heading__text{line-height:1.5em !important;font-weight:500 !important;}<\/style><h3 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><strong>\u2665\ufe0f The Play:<br><\/strong><em>Tricks and strategy<\/em><\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-ed09ac4\" id=\"strong-em-the-basics-em-br-strong-object-setup-players\" data-block-id=\"ed09ac4\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">Understand how each trick unfolds and how teamwork turns good hands into great results. Learn the essential strategies that make bridge so fascinating.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><a class=\"stk-link stk-block-link stk--transparent-overlay\" href=\"https:\/\/bridge.com\/en\/learn\/bridge-basics\/rules\/the-play-tricks-and-strategy\/\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-62e7276\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"62e7276\"><style>.stk-62e7276 {overflow:hidden !important;}.stk-62e7276-container{background-color:#f9fbfe !important;border-top-left-radius:16px !important;border-top-right-radius:16px !important;border-bottom-right-radius:16px !important;border-bottom-left-radius:16px !important;overflow:hidden !important;box-shadow:none !important;padding-top:0px !important;padding-right:0px !important;padding-bottom:0px !important;padding-left:0px !important;}.stk-62e7276-container:before{background-color:#f9fbfe !important;}.stk-62e7276:hover{transform:scale(1.02) !important;}@media screen and (min-width: 768px){.stk-62e7276 {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(33.33% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 2 \/ 3 ) !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-62e7276-container stk-hover-parent\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-62e7276-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-image stk-block-image stk-block stk-cf4ada1 stk-block-background\" data-block-id=\"cf4ada1\"><style>.stk-cf4ada1 {background-color:#2b71b3 !important;min-height:320px !important;align-items:center !important;padding-top:0px !important;padding-right:0px !important;padding-bottom:0px !important;padding-left:0px !important;margin-bottom:0px !important;display:flex !important;}.stk-cf4ada1:before{background-color:#2b71b3 !important;}.stk-cf4ada1 .stk-img-wrapper{width:75% !important;height:289px !important;}:where(.stk-hover-parent:hover,  .stk-hover-parent.stk--is-hovered) .stk-cf4ada1 .stk-img-wrapper img{filter:contrast(1.1) !important;}.stk-cf4ada1 .stk-img-wrapper img{transform:scale(0.85) !important;object-fit:contain !important;}<\/style><figure><a class=\"stk-link\" href=\"https:\/\/bridge.com\/en\/learn\/bridge-basics\/rules\/scoring-how-points-are-counted\/\"><span class=\"stk-img-wrapper stk-image--shape-stretch\"><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"stk-img wp-image-13775\" src=\"https:\/\/bridge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Scoring.png\" width=\"1569\" height=\"1105\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bridge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Scoring.png 1569w, https:\/\/bridge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Scoring-300x211.png 300w, https:\/\/bridge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Scoring-1024x721.png 1024w, https:\/\/bridge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Scoring-768x541.png 768w, https:\/\/bridge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Scoring-1536x1082.png 1536w, https:\/\/bridge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Scoring-624x439.png 624w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1569px) 100vw, 1569px\" \/><\/span><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-258327c\" data-block-id=\"258327c\"><style>.stk-258327c {padding-top:24px !important;padding-right:24px !important;padding-bottom:24px !important;padding-left:24px !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-258327c-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-6e192c0\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"6e192c0\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-6e192c0-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-6e192c0-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-b719a6e\" id=\"strong-\u2660\ufe0f-scoring-br-strong-em-how-points-are-counted-em\" data-block-id=\"b719a6e\"><style>:where(.stk-hover-parent:hover,  .stk-hover-parent.stk--is-hovered) .stk-b719a6e .stk-block-heading__text{color:var(--stk-global-color-65275, #3860b0) !important;}.stk-b719a6e .stk-block-heading__text{line-height:1.5em !important;font-weight:500 !important;}<\/style><h3 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><strong>\u2660\ufe0f Scoring:<br><\/strong><em>How Points Are Counted<\/em><\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-097abfb\" id=\"strong-em-the-basics-em-br-strong-object-setup-players\" data-block-id=\"097abfb\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">See how every bid and every trick translates into points. From contracts to bonuses and penalties, get the full picture of bridge scoring.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><a class=\"stk-link stk-block-link stk--transparent-overlay\" href=\"https:\/\/bridge.com\/en\/learn\/bridge-basics\/rules\/scoring-how-points-are-counted\/\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-615f0bd\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"615f0bd\"><style>.stk-615f0bd {overflow:hidden !important;}.stk-615f0bd-container{background-color:#f9fbfe !important;border-top-left-radius:16px !important;border-top-right-radius:16px !important;border-bottom-right-radius:16px !important;border-bottom-left-radius:16px !important;overflow:hidden !important;box-shadow:none !important;padding-top:0px !important;padding-right:0px !important;padding-bottom:0px !important;padding-left:0px !important;}.stk-615f0bd-container:before{background-color:#f9fbfe !important;}.stk-615f0bd:hover{transform:scale(1.02) !important;}@media screen and (min-width: 768px){.stk-615f0bd {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(33.33% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 2 \/ 3 ) !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-615f0bd-container stk-hover-parent\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-615f0bd-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-image stk-block-image stk-block stk-b38d4a2 stk-block-background\" data-block-id=\"b38d4a2\"><style>.stk-b38d4a2 {background-color:#baa824 !important;min-height:320px !important;align-items:center !important;padding-top:0px !important;padding-right:0px !important;padding-bottom:0px !important;padding-left:0px !important;margin-bottom:0px !important;display:flex !important;}.stk-b38d4a2:before{background-color:#baa824 !important;}.stk-b38d4a2 .stk-img-wrapper{width:68% !important;height:279px !important;}:where(.stk-hover-parent:hover,  .stk-hover-parent.stk--is-hovered) .stk-b38d4a2 .stk-img-wrapper img{filter:contrast(1.1) !important;}.stk-b38d4a2 .stk-img-wrapper img{transform:scale(1.21) !important;object-fit:contain !important;}<\/style><figure><a class=\"stk-link\" href=\"https:\/\/bridge.com\/en\/learn\/bridge-basics\/rules\/bridge-basics\/\"><span class=\"stk-img-wrapper stk-image--shape-stretch\"><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"stk-img wp-image-13744\" src=\"https:\/\/bridge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Systems.png\" width=\"1584\" height=\"1124\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bridge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Systems.png 1584w, https:\/\/bridge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Systems-300x213.png 300w, https:\/\/bridge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Systems-1024x727.png 1024w, https:\/\/bridge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Systems-768x545.png 768w, https:\/\/bridge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Systems-1536x1090.png 1536w, https:\/\/bridge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Systems-624x443.png 624w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1584px) 100vw, 1584px\" \/><\/span><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-a674216\" data-block-id=\"a674216\"><style>.stk-a674216 {padding-top:24px !important;padding-right:24px !important;padding-bottom:24px !important;padding-left:24px !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-a674216-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-e8c2be8\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"e8c2be8\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-e8c2be8-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-e8c2be8-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-4c9cec3\" id=\"strong-\ud83c\udccf-common-conventions-br-strong-em-standard-bidding-systems-em\" data-block-id=\"4c9cec3\"><style>:where(.stk-hover-parent:hover,  .stk-hover-parent.stk--is-hovered) .stk-4c9cec3 .stk-block-heading__text{color:var(--stk-global-color-65275, #3860b0) !important;}.stk-4c9cec3 .stk-block-heading__text{line-height:1.5em !important;font-weight:500 !important;}<\/style><h3 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><strong>\ud83c\udccf Common Conventions:<br><\/strong><em>Standard Bidding Systems<\/em><\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-ce6287b\" id=\"strong-em-the-basics-em-br-strong-object-setup-players\" data-block-id=\"ce6287b\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">Dive into the world of popular bidding conventions like Stayman or Blackwood. Learn how experienced players communicate silently yet effectively.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><a class=\"stk-link stk-block-link stk--transparent-overlay\" href=\"https:\/\/bridge.com\/en\/learn\/bridge-basics\/rules\/bridge-basics\/\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-b7e10c8\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"b7e10c8\"><style>.stk-b7e10c8 {overflow:hidden !important;}.stk-b7e10c8-container{background-color:#f9fbfe !important;border-top-left-radius:16px !important;border-top-right-radius:16px !important;border-bottom-right-radius:16px !important;border-bottom-left-radius:16px !important;overflow:hidden !important;box-shadow:none !important;padding-top:0px !important;padding-right:0px !important;padding-bottom:0px !important;padding-left:0px !important;}.stk-b7e10c8-container:before{background-color:#f9fbfe !important;}.stk-b7e10c8:hover{transform:scale(1.02) !important;}@media screen and (min-width: 768px){.stk-b7e10c8 {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(33.33% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 2 \/ 3 ) !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-b7e10c8-container stk-hover-parent\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-b7e10c8-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-image stk-block-image stk-block stk-9f83143 stk-block-background\" data-block-id=\"9f83143\"><style>.stk-9f83143 {background-color:#547a34 !important;min-height:320px !important;align-items:center !important;padding-top:0px !important;padding-right:0px !important;padding-bottom:0px !important;padding-left:0px !important;margin-bottom:0px !important;display:flex !important;}.stk-9f83143:before{background-color:#547a34 !important;}.stk-9f83143 .stk-img-wrapper{width:73% !important;height:319px !important;}:where(.stk-hover-parent:hover,  .stk-hover-parent.stk--is-hovered) .stk-9f83143 .stk-img-wrapper img{filter:contrast(1.1) !important;}.stk-9f83143 .stk-img-wrapper img{object-fit:contain !important;}<\/style><figure><span class=\"stk-img-wrapper stk-image--shape-stretch\"><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"stk-img wp-image-13756\" src=\"https:\/\/bridge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Glossary-1.png\" width=\"1584\" height=\"1124\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bridge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Glossary-1.png 1584w, https:\/\/bridge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Glossary-1-300x213.png 300w, https:\/\/bridge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Glossary-1-1024x727.png 1024w, https:\/\/bridge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Glossary-1-768x545.png 768w, https:\/\/bridge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Glossary-1-1536x1090.png 1536w, https:\/\/bridge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Glossary-1-624x443.png 624w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1584px) 100vw, 1584px\" \/><\/span><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-929b98e\" data-block-id=\"929b98e\"><style>.stk-929b98e {padding-top:24px !important;padding-right:24px !important;padding-bottom:24px !important;padding-left:24px !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-929b98e-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-d924b0a\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"d924b0a\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-d924b0a-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-d924b0a-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-b947970\" id=\"strong-\ud83d\udcd6-glossary-br-strong-em-all-the-bridge-terms-em\" data-block-id=\"b947970\"><style>:where(.stk-hover-parent:hover,  .stk-hover-parent.stk--is-hovered) .stk-b947970 .stk-block-heading__text{color:var(--stk-global-color-65275, #3860b0) !important;}.stk-b947970 .stk-block-heading__text{line-height:1.5em !important;font-weight:500 !important;}<\/style><h3 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><strong>\ud83d\udcd6 Glossary:<br><\/strong><em>All the Bridge Terms<\/em><\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-c9e7fb7\" id=\"strong-em-the-basics-em-br-strong-object-setup-players\" data-block-id=\"c9e7fb7\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">Confused by all the bridge jargon? 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