Who is Swingbridge for?
The Swingbridge book is suitable for any Bridge player who would like to learn a way to play a bridge-like game with just two other players. For all those times when, for whatever reason, a fourth bridge player is not available.
Is Swingbridge difficult to learn?
The rules of Swingbridge are quite similar to regular Bridge. Any player who is reasonably confident with Bridge rules can read the book and learn to play Swingbridge easily.
What is inside the book?
First of all the core rules of the game are very clearly explained, with many figures. After that, there is a lot of additional material: various alternative ways of playing, an extensive “playbook” that discusses many peculiarities of the game, formal rules in case you need them, and much more.
What equipment is required to play Swingbridge?
Just the Swingbridge book, and the standard bridge equipment: two deck of cards (or even just one), and a notepad to keep the score.
For those who like a bit of customization, the book also describes some additional fancy equipment, but it is totally optional and not necessary at all.
I cannot play Bridge, is this book for me?
Probably not. The Swingbridge book is written for readers that can play Bridge already.
Is it really Bridge for three players?
This is almost a philosophical question: regular Bridge is a game for exactly four players, so in a strict sense “bridge for three players” cannot exist. But Swingbridge is a game so similar to Bridge that it can be considered a variant of it. Bridge players will feel at home.
How is bidding like in Swingbridge?
The bidding process in Swingbridge is very similar to Bridge. However, all bids have an additional component: a color, which is used to select the player you want to partner with. This makes Swingbridge bidding a rather interesting experience. The book also discusses some peculiar dynamics arising from this added dimension.
How is card playing like in Swingbridge?
Like in Bridge, except that two players play together as declarers, while the third defends with the dummy. But the cardplay techniques are the same.
How is scoring like in Swingbridge?
Almost identical to Bridge, with some slight modifications to accomodate the fact that in Swingbridge each player has a score on his/her own.
Where can I buy the book?
The book is avaliable worldwide at many online book retailers. It is also possible to order it in traditional bookshops.
