Getting started

This is a 30 second guide to getting started on Bridge Base Online. Visit our help system for full details.

Chat

Click on any name to see the profile for that name (or to send a message to that person).

Hosts

Hosts are volunteers and staff. Usually available to answer questions.

Kibitzing

Click upon "Help me find a game", then "Take me to an interesting table." You will be taken to a table where you can kibitz (watch) a game in progress.

Friends

Click on any username for a profile. Note the "Friends" button in each profile.

Playing

Click upon "Help me find a game", then "Play - take me to the first seat available." You will be taken to a table that needs you. When it is your turn to bid, a bidbox will appear. When it is your turn to play, click on a card to play that card (or on a card in the dummy, if you are declarer).

Abuse

Marking someone as an enemy will squelch his chat. Or drop us a line at abuse@bridgebase.com