Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.

The online bridge game is a different breed, but of the same animal as face-to-face contract bridge. They are different, but they are also the same in many facets. Comparing online bridge against face-to-face games feels a little like matching up a ragdoll feline up against a wildcat. Each have things that make them unique,…

There are distinct differences between online games and face-to-face bridge games. We’re playing the same game (and with the same rules), but the nuances of online bridge has always made it stand out to me. Dealing with disability, I’ve come to avoid travel to clubs and tournaments. Someday, this might change. But it is what…

I’ve been recommending bridge to people all over the world for a while now, and one of the first things I tell new players to do often is oppose their bridge partner during a few games. When a player is still learning the beginnings of the game or has been playing for decades, switching the…