New England Chinese Bridge Association (NECBA) offers bridge gameplay through realbridge.online. Would you please check below for questions you might have

How do I know my computer is compatible with the Real Bridge?

Check your system compatibility through the compatibility page.

What do I put in the ID number field?

Your ACBL number. (If you don’t have an ACBL number, you can leave it blank.

How do I use convention cards?

The RealBridge doesn’t support convention cards at present. Please give your opponents a one-sentence system summary at the start of each round, and of course, you should make the normal alerts and announcements (see the next question).

How do I alert?

Try the following methods to alert

Normal mode: Alert (or announce) as you do in face-to-face play: when your partner makes an alertable (or announceable) call, click ALERT and either say “Alert” or make the appropriate announcement.

Self-alert mode: As on BBO, silently click ALERT and, if asked, silently type an explanation. (Alerts and explanations are visible to both your opponents but not to your partner.)

Screen mode: Imagine a sound-proof screen placed diagonally across the table. North and East can see and hear each other but can’t see or hear South or West (and vice-versa). Alert both your own bids and your partners’. Only your screen mate sees and hears your alerts.

Screen mode with self-alerts: You can only see and hear your screen mate, but you alert your own bids in self-alert mode.

Can I kibitz?

Unfortunately, the Real bridge doesn't permit kibitzer at this time. 

I thought STOP cards were banned. Why do I see STOP cards on RealBridge?

The ACBL gave up on the STOP card because they were abused and ignored so often. On the RealBridge, players can’t abuse the STOP card because they’re automatically shown for ten seconds with every skip bid. 

What if my device stops displaying what it should or stops responding to clicks?

First, try leaving the table and returning (by clicking Leave and then clicking the appropriate Sit button).

If that doesn’t work, try reloading or closing your browser window (or quitting your browser altogether) and then logging back into our RealBridge room (via the link you used in the first place).

How do I find a partner or teammates?

Become a member of NECBA and make a partner request through the member list page. 

Players in the “lobby” can communicate by click “chat,” you can actually see and speak to each other if you Sit at a table together.

Do I have to be a NECBA bridge club member to play? Do I need permission to bring a guest?

NECBA bridge games are open to anyone. However, we encourage a player to become a NECBA member because a member can send the partner request through the calendar. 

How can I sign up for a game?

Send a request by click here

What will you charge for RealBridge sessions?

So far, games on realbridge.online are Free of charge. We will update you if anything changes. 

How will you collect table fees?

You can pay with an electronic payment system after submitting the google sign-up sheet. 

How can I become a member?

You can sign-up under the member list page. 

I’m having audio and/or video problems.

Try clicking to restart the embedded audio and video.

Why do I hear voices or noise?

Probably because a player’s microphone is picking up background conversation, radio, television, or other noise, you can figure out which player’s microphone it’s coming from by selectively turning down their volume (use the button to the left of each player’s name).

Why do I hear echoes?

Probably because a player’s microphone isn’t suppressing echoes from his speaker, you can figure out which player the echos are coming from by selectively turning down their volume.
(use the button to the left of each player’s name). A player whose system isn’t suppressing echoes should use a headset (or adjust the volume and placement of the microphone and speakers).