Join The FunBridge is more than a pastime. It’s a passion. Players return to the table time and time again for the mental challenge, the competition and the company of others who share their love of the world’s greatest card game. Whether you play in your own neighborhood, join the international community of online players or vie for tournament championships, your membership in the ACBL will bring immeasurable personal rewards as well as a chance to earn rewards you can measure: masterpoints. They allow you to track your success in competition and eventually earn the title of Life Master.
More than 12,000 people join the ACBL each year. Why not follow suit? Join the ACBL. Follow our lead. The American Contract Bridge League, the largest bridge organization in the world, was founded for people just like you. In addition to governing bridge activities throughout North America, the ACBL helps its 160,000 members pursue their passion, deepen their knowledge, hone theirskills and enhance their enjoyment.
Whether you play in your own neighborhood, join theinternational community of online players or vie for tournament championships, your membership in the ACBL will bring immeasurable personal rewards as well as a chance to earn rewards you can measure: masterpoints. They allow you to track your success in competition and eventually earn thetitle of Life Master.
Learn new tricks. Bridge is a game of skill, communication and infinite possibilities. Millions of people worldwide play at home and are fans of daily newspaper bridge columns. They advance to tournament or “duplicate” bridge to enjoy its social and competitive aspects. The game attracts players from all walks of life and all age groups. Bidding boxes and Braille cards make the game accessible to the hearing- and sight-impaired.
The basics of bridge are easily learned. The finer points? You will continue to learn with every hand you play. That’s what keeps you coming back to the table. And that’s why you’ll want the resources of the ACBL as you continue to improve.
Exercise your mind
Playing chess, bridge or a musical instrument significantly lowers the risk of developing Alzheimer’s diseaseor other forms of dementia, according to the most comprehensive study to examine the benefits of challenging intellectual activity among the elderly.