Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.

If you love the game of bridge, then it’s almost natural that you will come to read about a handful of other board and tabletop games as your journey into contract continues. Bridge enthusiasts aren’t just bridge enthusiasts. We love bridge because it embodies our infatuation with the card deck, our love for the partnership…

Rules are important in the tabletop world. In fact, I would go as far as to say that rules are part of what keeps tabletop players sane and ensures that friendships are in-tact by the end of board game night. Every player should have at least a handful of books, handbooks, or apps that relate…

Bridge requires the use of just a handful of accessories for a proper face-to-face game. The card deck is the most obvious one. Bridge players are also going to need bidding boxes, scoring sheets, pencils or pens, and a decent bridge table for a comfortable playing experience. Trump markers point out the trump suit. If…