Intermediate/Newcomer Games

If you're a new or returning bridge player we think you'll like the following games:

Just For Fun

Informal play and discussion. Just For Fun is a non-competitive game (no director, no master points given). The format is shuffle and deal, play, then a post-play discussion of the bidding and play of the hand. Players at each table decide how long a discussion to have. Each table plays at their own speed and stays together for the evening unless a rotation is necessary due to a partial table. Players provide their own supplies and snacks.

More information

Tuesdays at 7 PM.
Bridge Center
2639A Terminal Blvd.
Mountain View, CA
(650) 940-1824

For info contact Solna Braude at (408) 685-5323 email or Omer BarNir (408) 245-5942 email.

EZ Game

For players with less than 30 masterpoints. The EZ Game consists of a 20 minute lesson followed by 2 1/2 hours of play.  Players who come without partners will be matched with the next available "single" player.  The director will play ONLY to fill out a table so as to avoid a sit-out.

Each session consists of a minimum of 12 hands (usually 16, but dictated by the speed of play) with awards of fractional masterpoints. Hand records with analysis is provided. This class is a learning experience where players can request bidding help with problem hands of up to two questions per player. Meet other bridge players and enjoy free snacks and coffee.

Please see the flyer for early 2008 lesson topics.

Fridays at 9 AM to approximately noon.
Bridge Center
2639A Terminal Blvd.
Mountain View, CA
(650) 940-1824

For info contact Roy Robinson at (650) 941-7978 email.

Wednesday Afternoon 49er

For players with less than 50 masterpoints. This game is ideal for new and returning bridge players and those who have played some bridge but are interested in learning to play duplicate bridge. A half-hour lesson precedes play and after the game players receive a copy of the hands that they have played with a brief analysis of each hand You will be guaranteed a partner to play with if you do not come with your own partner.

Wednesdays at 1:30 PM
Unity Church
3391 Middlefield Road
Palo Alto
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Games are held in the YES room which is at the back of the church off the north parking lot.

For info contact Walter Miller (510) 839-5929 email

Wednesday Evening Newcomer Game

Players with less than 50 masterpoints are invited to play in a very relaxed bridge game. Players are welcome to ask the director for bidding help. Pre-dealt hands and hand records are provided. Come with a partner or be paired up with other single players. This game is played in conjunction with an Open game. Free snacks are provided.

Wednesdays at 7 PM until about 10 PM
Lori and Sue's Doubleton Club
Bridge Center
2639A Terminal Blvd.
Mountain View, CA
(650) 940-1824

For more information, please contact Lori Spaeth (650) 947-9370 email.

Cardinal Duplicate Bridge Club

Players with less than 50 masterpoints will have their own section at this game on the Stanford Campus. This game will be open to the public while providing a student-friendly venue for newer players trying duplicate for the first time. Eric also hosts the informal Stanford University Bridge Club and teaches a beginning bridge course on campus.

Thursdays at 7 PM
Stanford Campus

For more information please see their website.

Other Club Games

Some of our other club games have stratifications suitable for less experienced players. See our Game Schedule for more information.

Never Played Bridge?

If you have not played bridge before or are a new or returning player looking for a classroom experience we suggest you attend one of our classes.