Players are clearly divided into two pairs playing against each other. A deck of 52 French cards is used and divided into four suits (Hearts, Diamonds, Clubs and Spades). PLAYERS AND CARDS IN BRIDGEīridge is a card game played in teams of four players. Vanderbilt made some substantial changes to the original game, introducing the concept of “contract” and “game”, then spreading the game among the other passengers on the ship. Bridge quickly spread around the world and is now one of the most popular card games in the world, with millions of players around the world delving into its many complex strategies. Vanderbilt, a wealthy US shipowner, during a cruise voyage in 1925. THE ORIGINS OF BRIDGEīridge is a card game that has been played since the late 19th century. The origins of the game are uncertain, but it is believed that the game was created from a variation of whist, a card game very popular in England during the Victorian era.īridge as we know it today was developed by Harold S. And it’s the skilful element which continues to make the game popular amongst players all over the world. Unlike many card games, Bridge is more a game of skill rather than chance.