Ireland's Premier Bridge Club
since 1925
Release 2.19r
Bulletin



 

REALBRIDGE
REGENT GAMES ON REALBRIDGE
 

The session will open 30 mins before start time

 

  TEST
1

 

You may test your camera & microphone to ensure your device works before playing on Realbridge, It only takes a couple of mins.

  PAY
  Use the PAY HERE button to pay tablemoney before accessing the Play Area through the Honesty box.
2

 


Tablemoney €4 per player
Payment is with Credit/Debit Card

  PLAY
3

 

Use the 'Honesty Box' button to ACCESS THE PLAY AREA.

The session will usually open about 30 mins
before the start time.

  PLEASE READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BELOW
Information to play on the Realbridge platform

LOG-IN

  1. Use the HONESTY BOX to ENTER the play area - the session will open 30 mins before the start time.
  2. 'ALLOW' REALBRIDGE to access your Camera & Mic, if requested. Most internet browsers will request access.
  3. LOGIN using your real name with uppercase 1st letters, i.e. Mary Smith.
  4. Insert your CBAI NBID for ID no.
  5. The password is already inserted for you.
  6. Click Login

 

SELECT YOUR SEAT
After you log-in, please choose the table you would like to start at and click 'SIT' on your chosen seat.

example of table layout on realbridge

After each round

  • E/W will be moved automatically.
  • N/S will receive new opponents automatically.

Just like bridge at the table in your club, there may be a delay due to slow play.

When the tournament is finished, you are welcome to remain at the table and chat with your friends.

To EXIT REALBRIDGE, click 'LEAVE' and close your internet browser window to disable your camera/microphone. VERY IMPORTANT!!!!

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
  • Players are requested to greet their opponents and announce their basic system (Weak or Strong NT, 4 or 5 card majors, etc).
  • Each player is responsible for their own device and internet connection.
  • In the event of computer/wifi failure, close down your web browser & use the HONESTY BOX to access the play area, as before. You may need to 'ALLOW' Realbridge to access your camera & microphone again.
  • Players must switch off or mute their mobile phones during play.
  • If you cannot see or hear your partner/oppontents, use the table chat box located on the right-hand side of the screen.
    • Did you do the camera & microphone test?
    • Did you 'ALLOW' Realbridge permission to access your camera & microphone?
  • Players are requested to play in a quiet room to limit interference to the game from background noise and background activity.
  • Please try to remain seated throughout the game. Opponents to not wish to be taken on a tour of your house as you walk around with your tablet/laptop.
  • Players must have their video and audio enabled during play and remain in full sight unless leaving the table.
  • Players may leave the table for short periods to attend to domestic matters but must inform at least one opponent of the likely duration of their absence. If the time taken is excessive then the opposition should advise the TD.
  • Players should ALERT THEIR PARTNER'S conventional bids just like at a bridgetable in the club.
  • Players are able to change their settings so that each bid and card played has to be confirmed by a second click.
  • Players may also change the way dummys card face in settings.
  • Your settings can be changed by clicking on the cog wheel located under the video image of your RHO - see image below.
What you see on Realbridge

REALBRIDGE BUTTONS, CONTROLS & BROWSERS

If you have a problem connecting to Realbridge then try a different browser
Depending on what type of machine you have, RealBridge may work best with a different browser.

Your Device Browser
Windows PC or Laptop  Google Chrome / Microsoft Edge / Firefox
Apple iMac / Macbook Google Chrome / Safari / Firefox
Apple iPad Safari
Other Tablet Google Chrome / Firefox / Edge
Small tablets or Smartphones

NOT RECOMMENDED
The screen is too small and the micro processor often can't cope with the video & audio demands.