Swingbridge
A new game for three bridge players
Has your Bridge session ever been ruined by a player who has gone missing? Want to play Bridge, but only two other players are available? Now you can!
Swingbridge is both a clever variant of Contract Bridge for three players and a new game. It retains all the flavor of Bridge but also has a personality on its own.
This groundbreaking book, designed for Bridge players, contains everything you need to start playing Swingbridge: a clear explanation of the rules, reference material, and indepth details on the interesting peculiarities of this game.
Editorial reviews
"Social bridge games have long grappled with the problem of the missing fourth player. Giovanni Gigante has offered a creative new solution in Swingbridge … For those willing to try something entirely new, Swingbridge may provide an interesting opportunity." – The Bridge World
Book details
- Publisher: San Teonisto Press
- Binding: Paperback
- Pages: 156
- Edition: 1st (May 6, 2017)
- Language: English
- Dimensions: 6 × 0.4 × 9 inches (15.2 × 0.9 × 22.9 cm)
- ISBN-10: 8894065618
- ISBN-13: 978-8894065619
Table of contents
Preface; 1. Introduction; 2. Core rules; 3. Variant forms; 4. Playbook; 5. Formalities; 6. Irregularities; 7. Playing aids; 8. Statistical data; 9. Designer's notes; Glossary.
Purchase options
Links & downloads
- swingbridge.info – the game's web site
- Frequently asked questions (FAQ) about Swingbridge
Press
For press inquiries see the contact page
About the author
Giovanni Gigante is a freelance designer, programmer, teacher and writer. An architect by training, his specialty is the communication of complex systems and the design of interfaces.