Play Bridge Online

Play bridge solo against AI opponents—tweak their skill from helpful peek-at-cards novice to brutal expert mode where every bid’s a gamble. Replay hands when the AI pulls some nonsense trump play, or just to nail that tricky finesse.

Released: 1981

File size: 3.45 KB

Game Overview

Bridge for the Atari 2600 is exactly what it sounds like—a solo bridge game where the AI handles your partner and opponents. You can tweak their skill levels, which actually makes a difference: in novice mode, you get to peek at your partner’s hand during bidding (cheeky, but helpful), while expert mode keeps things tense and hidden.

There’s some flexibility in how long you play—pick from 13 to 29 points—and I like that you can replay the same hand if you botch it or just want to practice. The restart option is a lifesaver when the AI pulls some ridiculous trump card out of nowhere. The manual even breaks down how your digital partner bids, which is weirdly detailed for an Atari game. Just don’t expect it to teach you bridge—this one’s for folks who already know their finesses from their slams.