How To Use Bridge Base Online (BBO)

[@berryhappy0816]

Excellent video. Had been playing using ACBLjust play bridge. This has many more options. Your information was useful in my setting up the site. Great Job!

[@craigrt]

Thanks Peter. Just learning myself, and have started using BBO. Enjoying going through your videos, nice to see and hear an Aussie voice on KZbin.

[@leecrawford7995]

This was incredibly useful...thanks

[@locutusdborg126]

Thanks, Peter, for a good tutorial.

[@BridgeWithPete]

thanks

[@sandy78]

I really like your channel. I loved the BBO hand that you did poorly one time. It gives us hope that even an expert like you can mess up once in a while.

[@BridgeWithPete]

Haha thanks Sandy.

[@lidyseysener1344]

Great explanation of BBO. Thanks Peter. :-)

[@BridgeWithPete]

Thanks

[@PZedy]

Very good explanation how to use BBO I have learned quite a few new things thanks to Peter Hoallands

[@BridgeWithPete]

Thanks - glad they help.

[@joymcdonald8240]

Thanks for explanation re host very helpful.

[@sandrawhitfield253]

Peter, is there a way you can slow down the opening of a new hand having just finished a prior one seconds ago.

[@vrajnishshah6108]

GOOD . I am enjoying in my time . Thanks .

[@gosumec]

Thanks Bill

[@elizabethszpitalak8571]

Thanks for the informative video

[@heidiatkin3304]

This is an extremely useful video for all new bbo players, and even for those who have played before, just learned something new myself. Well done, Peter

[@starlightcraftsGB]

Love your videos Peter :) I have questions. I am a newbie to Bridge and also to BBO, which I am finding quite addictive. Please would you address these questions for me in a future video or direct me to one that does... What is a Kitizer? What are IMPs? Why do my partners in BBO invariably overbid? When I see their hands I think 'what did they bid that for, when they only have....etc.?' Twice now I have been removed from the table when I was playing ok. I have no idea why I was removed. No-one said they were going to take me off, I just was whipped off, leaving me feeling hurt and annoyed? How do I know how I'm doing? As a Newbie, I want to be able to see if I am improving or not. Is there some way of finding out what my performance is? Likewise, will my skill level increase as I get better and better? Is there a way of reporting to BBO when someone is being very rude? The other day, I was playing in a group of four and one of the players was suddenly very rude in the Chat. I won't repeat what he/she said, but it was worth reporting. It wasn't directed at me but I felt sorry for the person it was directed at. We are not all professionals on BBO. I can understand how the very good players get annoyed when Newbies are slow or make the wrong bid, but they have to understand that we are trying to learn Bridge and get some practice in as well. I would not dare to go to a real Bridge Club until I was of a reasonable standard. Please explain the vulnerability issue in more depth. I didn't understand that at all? I think that's enough for now. Thank you in anticipation...

[@mikemayh258]

Very useful thankyou

[@angelaford2775]

Great video, concise and helpful. I wasn't unfortunately able to access your weekly free tournament.

[@BridgeWithPete]

They have currently paused the weekly free instant tournament due to so many people playing the servers are struggling. Hopefully it will come back in the future.

[@suzieswan7794]

Thanks Pete!

[@johnjosephs8925]

Really useful guide thank you

[@BridgeWithPete]

Awesome cheers.

[@lynnjohnson3669]

Hi Peter do you have lessons on ACOL bridge? This what I am learning, please. Thanks

[@BridgeWithPete]

I don't have any on Acol but can I recommend checking out Andrew Robson. I believe he does.

[@billw.7715]

Nice job,

[@emiliat.5881]

Hi Peter, i just saw your video and you tell here that the use of BBO is free. Only if I want to start a play in robot wold they say my Saldo isn’t sufficient. I only can play solitaire- just play bridge. You only can see the finish play just after finishing, the cards are not saved. Also you can’t compare with other players. I live in the Netherlands , does that have something to do with it. I love your videos they are very helpful. Because of the lockdown I can’t visit classes so every explanation Is very welcome. Thank you for taking the effort to make the videos. Emilia

[@BridgeWithPete]

Hi Emilia, to see the replays of the cards while you play there is a history tab on the far right of the bbo screen which should allow you to review the hands.

[@emiliat.5881]

@@BridgeWithPete hallo Peter, thanks for your answer. I am playing on an iPad and the Historie button doesn’t work there. But I discovered that under the claim button is an link to results. And that is wat I was looking for. I only can’t compare with others but I can overcome that. Thanks again. Emilia

[@NiallMS1]

Robots sometimes overbid; also they sometimes trump winners or waste trumps that could be used for ruffing!

[@waynesheppard22]

deltamac - same for my partner

[@johnnewman7663]

@@waynesheppard22 Hahaha

[@BridgeWithPete]

They would usually trump winners when it makes no actual difference, just unusual play. Everyone overbids sometimes but it is useful to check the description of your bid and sometimes it will have an excessive description of total points.

[@fionahickey3261]

how do u set up specific hands on bbo for bidding practice

[@carolhudson3607]

HOW DO I GET MY SAVED CONVENTION CARD TO SHOW UP UNDER MY NAME ?

[@joymcdonald8240]

What r yr responsibilities if u r host of table. What can u do if u dont want to be host. I am beginner. Thank you

[@BridgeWithPete]

You can reserve seats for people. You can remove people. You can allow people to watch or not. You can set it to request permission to join the table. Not too many responsibilities. If you join a table with friends you can leave and someone else will become the host and rejoin. If it is with just random people you can just join and available table and you wont be host.

[@gvernon4796]

we enjoy our session, but would really like to discuss the hand we just played with the other 3 in our table...but the next game comes up so quickly and if we don't play the table is taken away by robots...please tell us how to pause for 2 minutes till the next game

[@lindaprofetto1059]

Can you please show how to use the V/3 BBO version instead of the 5.2.2.?

[@annemarierisquez-tomasyan4085]

When playing with friends (no robots), how do we get the hands to be more evenly distributed for all the players. We observed a “bias” towards NS.

[@earlisom9639]

I am unable to sign in. How do I fix that?

[@dianadsouza7230]

How do I let them know what I play to

[@leslieburns2916]

Is there a way to see "history" when using an ipad to play? I can click on the tab on the bottom of my ipad screen, but I would like to see the history while I am playing like people can do when they are using a laptop. Help....quick!

[@BridgeWithPete]

On an Ipad you can either have full history screen or full playing screen. Can't have half half like on a pc.

[@lyviachester]

Hi, your videos are great, I’m going to work through them. I have a query - on the pc, how can I change picture cards in settings. I can do it fine on iPhone. Cheers lyv

[@BridgeWithPete]

on a pc on the far right of the screen is a vertical word saying account. Click that, then choose settings and under the playing tab is pictures of cards which you can select or deselect.

[@wendyfreeman1873]

Hi, How do you change to masterpoints instead of imps when you are host on a casual table not pre-arranged? How do you get the hand records when playing in a tourney so you can print the full record.?

[@arlomaury6479]

We seem to get hands with 10 points. We have few chances to bed

[@AshokkumarBPatel]

😍👍

[@mikesavery9809]

How can I get full screen on my laptop?

[@TCLULOW29]

When describing the "Play or watch bridge" and "Featured areas" sections on the main screen, it would be nice to describe what the difference between them all is rather than just saying "click solitaire for solitaire". I guessed that, but what IS "solitaire"? How does it differ from other options?

[@BridgeWithPete]

solid point. Should of done better.

[@bholabhattacharya1256]

Hi Peter, Please make a video how can a player earn master points from BBO. Thank you.

[@yvonnerosenberger9248]

I mean when you are playing in the room you enter freely without asking

[@BridgeWithPete]

you would need to send a message to a player still at the table to reserve a seat for you. The host of the table can do that by clicking table options in the three blue lines and then there is a spot to reserves spots for players.

[@AshokkumarBPatel]

😍😍👍

[@yvonnerosenberger9248]

Hi, what do I have to do when I loose connectivity to say reserved and come back?

[@BridgeWithPete]

you should just need to log bag in and be brought back to your table if it was in a tournament. If it was just a casual game when you log bag in you want to private message someone who was at the table to reserve the seat back for you.

[@myronachtman4304]

Just curious, Peter... how did you come up with "sliynk" for a User name? It looks like you just typed random letters on the keyboard and went with that.

[@BridgeWithPete]

that's precisely what I did.

[@aquariusmoon3920]

How do you change from IMPS score to rubber bridge scoring?

[@johnjosephs8925]

Aquarius Moon you can't change once the table is open. You start a new table

[@gosumec]

Is there a way to set up a private duplicate bridge club for 8 players?

[@1946billybob]

yes there is. go to "competitive" "create team match".you will have to probably ask bbo people for help tho as it gets a bit tricky to set it all up

[@anipi100]

I would like to run some club tournaments. I understand it is possible to run an IMP scoring session. Ideally we would like to run Pairs events but don’t have authorisation for that ... please could you do a short video on how to manage multiple tables .. many thanks 🙏

[@BridgeWithPete]

you have to create multiple usernames and open them up in separate internet browsers

[@anipi100]

@@BridgeWithPete Thank you for your reply. I love your videos, they have always been the highlight of my week, now reaching 2 months of lockdown they are even more welcome than usual 💕

[@yvonnerosenberger9248]

What do you mean by log back, I don't understand the meaning

[@BridgeWithPete]

If you have connectivity issues you may need to go back to the website. That is what I mean by log back in. Where you use your username and password to go back to the website.

[@wallacecurtis907]

Hi Peter - Playing with friends, if you want to score using IMPs, are our scores being compared with all the others playing that hand?

[@BridgeWithPete]

IMPs can be scored with just one set of opponents or with everyone playing it. The way BBO is set up unless you organise a team game it will be scored with everyone else that plays the hand.

[@Treasure-collection]

When I “chat” the typed conversation appears on bottom of screen. How can I make it audible for all 4 players to hear?

[@BridgeWithPete]

Voice chat or even video is a new feature and you can only do it in certain games. On BBO what sort of game are you usually playing?

[@Treasure-collection]

@@BridgeWithPete We select “casual”. Then select “relaxed”.

[@averillsummer5799]

My husband and I would like to find a way to practice as partners. Can you tell me how to set that up? We are both registered on BBO.

[@BridgeWithPete]

what I would recommend is clicking robot world and then start a table with three robots. Once there click on the robot opposite you and reserve your partners name and they will come in.

[@johncasserly3576]

Hi Peter. I have just registered for BBO but when I ty to LOG IN it says' Connection Closed. Wrong User Name/Password'. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated .

[@BridgeWithPete]

Not to sure. I would look for the BBO support email. They are who might be able to help.

[@torin202]

Please tell me the procedure for asking a defendant the meaning of a discard. Many thanks

[@BridgeWithPete]

I would just ask the opponents what signalling method they play. If you are unsure just mention that. Using the chat.

[@torin202]

@@BridgeWithPete Thanks. I thought the procedure was such that the partner of the defendant who played the discard, did not see the question or the reply

[@BridgeWithPete]

Yep sorry I didn't realise you were asking who. It is the partner of the person who made the discard that should reply.

[@torin202]

@@BridgeWithPete OK Thanks. So the one who made the discard doesn't see his partner's answer.

[@carollong3518]

How do you add friends

[@howardcottrell9596]

How do I remove old History ?

[@susanbradman5947]

I have messed up my application and cannot remember my username or password that I put on last night What do I do?

[@BridgeWithPete]

probably create a new account but you could also email bbo support but they are under the pump at the moment

[@mollybence3646]

Is there any way I can change my real name to use a nickname? Or do I need to download a new app. Thanks.

[@BridgeWithPete]

I'm not sure if you can change your username but you can just create a new account. You can email bbo support to find out more details though.

[@iyer7550]

How to use bbo for teaching bridge

[@raneeratnayeke8068]

Thanks Peter. How do you score when you play casual with 3 friends

[@BridgeWithPete]

I tend not to but total points would be the easiest to use.

[@jthomas3481]

Ranee, I have also wondered this. There is no ‘scoring’ options in settings when hosting a table

[@yabbaguy]

Play a multiple of four deals using “total points” - that’s basically Chicago scoring. :) Play eight deals if you want a fairer comparison. Eight deals takes an hour at the very most, and is probably a good length for a casual game.

[@markengebritson6319]

Alerts?

[@charmaineflaherty4090]

I have just registered with BBO and used a couple of youtube websites to help me set up but prior to playing with friends I would like to practice bidding and playing so that I am comfortable with the site - can you tell me how I do this?

[@BridgeWithPete]

There is a section called practice. Where you can set up a practice bidding or practice table. You will need to put in robots if you don't want to play with people. I am not sure if that will cost money or not though.

[@charmaineflaherty4090]

@@BridgeWithPete thank you so much for your quick response I'll check it out now

[@martinepstein3332]

Do you self alert when you bid stayman or transfers rather than leave it to your partner

[@BridgeWithPete]

on bbo you are meant to alert your own bids.

[@martinepstein3332]

@@BridgeWithPete cheers Peter

[@roseleyden2460]

How do I register for competitive bridge😂

[@frankah]

peter - imo the card dealing algorithm on bbo ' just play 4 ' option is an absolute joke. for example i have played maybe 2000 - 3000 hands and playing south have maybe had 100 x 2club strong opener.n/e/w have never had one ! also playing South when North opens i always have a reply. never in say 300 times when north opens do I have a hand that just demands a pass. now I understand that bbo wants the players to improve but this is so far from normal card distribution as to be ludicrous.just my opinion.

[@BridgeWithPete]

It sounds like you are playing a best hand format where you are always dealt the most or equal most amount of high card points. There are other tournaments where the hands are just random.

[@frankah]

ah ok many thanks.can you recommend a.site with more random (ie normal) distribution.

[@BridgeWithPete]

@@frankah BBO has them. Any games that aren't all robots will have random distribution.

[@frankah]

@@BridgeWithPete thanks

[@annewalsh1375]

How do I see the hands I have just played

[@BridgeWithPete]

click the history tab on the far right hand side.

[@gillianrebaudi4265]

Is there a way I can change my username

[@megatexification]

How to keep robot from misbodding.

[@BridgeWithPete]

you might appreciate this video where I delve into that: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rJi9ZIGgj9Rrl5Y

[@gingerbevard7697]

I play on an IPad. I do not get the full view of 4 hands. Can I get that view on my IPad? Ginger

[@BridgeWithPete]

You mean the full screen view of the replay? No one gets that. I just do some video editing to make it bigger for people.

[@robertgottlieb6285]

DO YOU HAVE TO BE AN ACBL MEMBER TO PLAY IN THE ACBLTOURNAMENTS?

[@BridgeWithPete]

no you don't have to be. You need to be an ACBL member to actually get masterpoints but BBO will remember for you if you later join up.

[@stephaniethorpe1619]

are there face to face video options in this app thanks

[@BridgeWithPete]

no unfortunately. You would also need to use skype or zoom on the side.

[@lakshmichari9705]

my tablet is not allowing to install bridgebase.pl tell me how to download

[@BridgeWithPete]

You can probably find it in the APP store for your tablet and download it there.

[@robertprestonsr2453]

try using the old format.. look close as you log in... OR.. add google chrome... and enter from there

[@wendyfreeman1873]

Hi Peter, This is excellent. How do you arrange a Casual table for 4? I have tried and it says reserved and no cards appear.

[@hollyhaines7272]

(1) under Play or Watch Bridge, choose Casual, then (2) under Find Your Own Game, choose Start a Table, (3) Select the Scoring method, (4) toggle Permission required to play ON (this locks the table so only your invited friends can play.) (5) click on each seat (North, South, East, West) in turn and add your friend's usernames. (6) click Start Table - Relaxed game. Your named friends will receive an invitation to the table when they login.

[@markengebritson6319]

Do you have to alert?

[@BridgeWithPete]

you alert your own bids

[@markengebritson6319]

@@BridgeWithPete alerting is still a mystery to me!

[@markengebritson6319]

Thanks and Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

[@maryteresaharris3761]

Ft

[@charmaineflaherty4090]

what are kibitzers

[@BridgeWithPete]

Spectators

[@Rohi2006AAA]

Does BBO use ACOL conventions or 5 Card Major pls

[@jessicabrake2836]

The BBO robots use 2/1 Game Force, players can use whatever system they like when playing against humans.

[@markengebritson6319]

What are IMPs?

[@yabbaguy]

Oh boy, I’ll try explaining, but bear with me. It’s short for “international match points”. It’s a calculated rubric you can look up online - used often in comparisons against one other table. The higher you score with your cards than the other pair did, the more IMPs you win. (So why not just add up scores? Because bridge scoring is too swingy by tournament standards - missing a slam they find leaves you in a big ditch in just one hand. The IMPs rubric crunches that gap so that you have a more reasonable chance for a comeback win without having to pray for more good cards again.)

[@markengebritson6319]

@@yabbaguy thanks and Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

[@yabbaguy]

“Matchpoints” (MPs) is a ton easier. Every pair you score higher than, you get a matchpoint. You tie, you get half a MP. Simple! EDIT: No problem!

[@ferrymarkuskattang9631]

hi all

[@teodorvasiliu1725]

how can I cancel my account ?

[@BridgeWithPete]

I'm not sure you can. I would email someone at bbo and ask them to delete it.

[@christinecantarella73]

Hi Paul Great video. Cant seem to REGISTER to BBO , the REGISTER button is GREYED OUT so you cant press it. Wont let me go in the screen . Ive done forgot / login/password.

[@BridgeWithPete]

I'm sorry, not totally sure how to help. There is a BBO support email that you could try.

[@georgecaesar4406]

It worked for us to reboot the computer. Good luck!

[@rogernortman9219]

I have 5300 MP's

[@francoisegaulin2841]

Hi peter, Excellent. However I am probably the only person on BBO who does not know how to invite 3 friends to play with me. Please help me. Thannk you. Françoise

[@hollyhaines7272]

(1) under Play or Watch Bridge, choose Casual, then (2) under Find Your Own Game, choose Start a Table, (3) Select the Scoring method, (4) toggle Permission required to play ON (this locks the table so only your invited friends can play.) (5) click on each seat (North, South, East, West) in turn and add your friend's usernames. (6) click Start Table - Relaxed game. Your named friends will receive an invitation to the table when they login.

[@delambrosius5317]

The

[@celiacorbett6014]

C4”)

[@janzinner4973]

Your two site architecture sucks IMHO. I cannot get my friends to the casual side - even when I specifically follow your instructions. We casual players have been there from the beginning and we are getting short shrift. I think you need to make the interface between the casual and competitive side more user friendly b