WHAT IS 'REALBRIDGE'?
'RealBridge' is a new way of enjoying bridge online, enabling you to see and talk to your partner and opponents. You can also see and talk to the Tournament Director/Teacher.
HOW DOES 'REALBRIDGE' WORK?
It works through a laptop, desktop computer or a tablet as long as the device supports video calling from a web browser.
WHICH DEVICES CAN BE USED?
You can use any of the following: Windows laptop, Windows tablet, Windows desktop, MacBook or other Apple laptop, ipad (from 2015 or newer), iMac or other Apple desktop, Chromebook or Android tablet.
WHICH DEVICES CANNOT BE USED?
You cannot use any smartphone or an ipad that is older than 2015.
WHICH BROWSERS CAN BE USED?
On a Windows or linux PC, Apple macOS or an Android tablet, use an up-to-date version of Chrome, Edge, Firefox or Safari. (Note: older versions of Edge and Internet Explorer do not work.)
You should be using a browser with one of these logos:
(Other modern browsers may work but you would need to carry out the camera/microphone test with the browser before going to the session.)
On an Apple iPad, a Safari browser must be used because Apple does not allow other browsers to support video calling on iOS.
TESTING YOUR CAMERA AND AUDIO EQUIPMENT
MORE INFORMATION ABOUT 'REALBRIDGE'
Click here to go to the 'RealBridge' Home Page.
Click here to go directly to the 'Player Guide', on the'RealBridge' website, where you will find information regarding playing on'RealBridge', including looking at your scores and replaying the hands.
The 'During the Play' section of the 'Player Guide' has recently been updated with the following:
"Playing a card
To play, simply click the card you want to play. If you are using one-click or tap mode, the card will be played and will appear in the middle of the table.
If you prefer not to use one-click mode (see Settings) there are two options available to you.
- Double-tap (tablet style) emphasises the bid or card when selected with a single tap, as seen below. Tap the bid or card again to play. Tap elsewhere to cancel.
- Double-click (mouse style) emphasises a bid or card when the cursor is moved over it. Two fast clicks are required to play a bid or card.
- Any input style can be used on any device. For example, a desktop user can use tablet-style double-tap. The names are simply suggestions."
Click here to see the main video and audio buttons that you will use on 'RealBridge'