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Tutorial Bridge
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Version
4.3
Tutorial Bridge is a program for learning the game of
contract bridge while at the same time playing and
enjoying the game. This self-playing computer program
gives the reasoning behind each non-trivial bid that
is made, or card that is played. The user can interact
with the program at a rate that is consistent with his
or her current knowledge of the game. The ability to
undo any bid or play permits the student to compare
his or her action with what the program would do in
the same situation. You learn while you play. No need
to absorb all kinds of details about bidding, card
play, and scoring before you have any fun at playing
the game of bridge. Numerous example hands demonstrate
the fundamentals of bidding and play. The program is
for 1 - 3 players, and uses the Standard American 5-
card majors bidding system. In Level 1, a reduced set
of bidding rules and conventions is used - resulting
in a fully playable, but less bewildering game for the
beginner. The user can turn off the comments made
after a bid or played card, and thus switch to a non-
tutorial game mode. There is also a Challenge Charlie
mode of play where the user, or up to 18 other
challengers, can match wits with the computer. The
program runs at four different levels. At each
successive level, more aspects of the bidding for
contract bridge are introduced.
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