Short-bridge is a bidding and trick-taking card game played with a partner that introduces bridge concepts in a game that moves quickly. Designed for beginners, it requires no prior experience. You'll learn basic bidding and play-of-the-hand techniques through hands-on instruction then put your skills into practice during open play sessions and an end-of-semester tournament. Short-bridge offers a fun, social game experience on its own while serving as one of the fastest and easiest pathways to learning and enjoying contract bridge.

Moderator: Tricia Smaracko has been playing bridge for 25+ years. While teaching at a local high school, she developed short-bridge as a way to introduce school-age players to the game of bridge. Its simplified format makes learning bridge approachable while preserving the basics that make the game rewarding. Experience has shown short-bridge can be enjoyed by players of all ages.