![]() ![]() More information about GIB and its use on BBO is available at the Bridge Base website here. We know the potential merits of robot bridge well, and we’ve written about the World Computer Bridge Championships before – check that out here. It was developed by software guru and card player Matt Ginsberg, and has been tweaked from there until it’s become the equivalent of Big Blue, the famed chess AI. The name is short for Ginsberg’s Intelligent Bridge Player – but also stands for Goren-in-a-Box. It’s considered to be one of the world’s best. The Robot Behind the Curtainīridge Base Online utilizes GIB as their default robot bridge player. It’s as great for regular players who want to practice as it is for anyone who wants to pick up the game for the first time. The terms “solitary” and “bridge” don’t often go together, and this is a great initiative to see. If it went badly, press refresh and try again. Once you’re done, you can view your score and the amount of won tricks. Note: Remember to hover over to the settings and turn off the sound effects (or your speakers) if you don’t want the daylights scared out of you by loud shuffling noises. Users online right now are displayed to the right of the cards with their scores. If you want to see the bidding table, just click up top where you see the contract. You can keep track of other players and their scores if they’re currently online. This makes it a great way to practice your game away from bidding. All bids are pre-selected by the system, and you have to make it work from there. The first interesting thing about JDB is the fact that it skips the bidding stage completely. Each game puts you in the declarer’s seat by default – and you’re also choosing the cards for your virtual bridge partner. JDB puts you up against BBO’s robot players. ![]() Alternatively, you can also check out Just Declare through the ACBL’s website using your BBO login details. Just Declare Bridge is available on Bridge Base Online. It can be a great way to practice your skills and improve your overall game with just a click. BBO’s Just Declare Bridge Just Declare Bridge is a solitary bridge game available through Bridge Base Online that allows you to play a game of bridge against intelligent robot players – with you as the game’s declarer by default. Archived from the original on 15 December 2010.
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