Viking Bridge Club

• I'm new to virtual bridge, what do I do?
Joining us online is easier than you think, we promise. Click this link to get started. It will take you to lots of resources for exploring the virtual bridge world before you actually get started.

• How do I Add Money to my BBO Account? 

When you log into BBO, at the top of your screen, on the far right, is a blue button labelled "BB$".  Press the button, and then press the "Purchase BB$" button. Our game fee will be $6.

• How do I Add My ACBL Number to my BBO Account? 

It is important to have your ACBL number associated with your BBO account. 

1. Ensures you will receive the masterpoints you win
2. You'll be placed in the apprpriate Strat
3. You won't get "blocked" from registering for a game

To add your number:

• Log onto BBO 
• Click where it says "ACBL World" under "Featured Areas" on the left half of your screen.
• Click the blue "Update your ACBL number" button
• Enter your number in the box provided, and click the blue "Update" button

• How do I Register for a Viking Bridge Club Online Game? 

Sometime 2-hours before the game is set to begin...

1. Log onto BBO 
2. Select "ACBL Virtual Clubs"
3. Select ACBL-North America
4. Find and Select "Viking Bridge Club Pairs"
5. Enter the BBO username of your partner on the line where it says "Partner"
6. Click the "Invite" button
7. Be sure both you and your partner are logged into BBO at game start

WARNING
The game starts promply, and no new entries are accepted once it starts. If you are one minute late, you cannot play. BE EARLY.  Also, if you register, but you or your partner are not signed into BBO at game start, you are automatically removed from the game.  ~YOU MUST BE IN BBO AT THE START OF THE GAME~

• What do I do if I am BLOCKED from Registering? 

Contact me, Susan Miguel

- Email: [email protected]
- Text/Phone:  (401) 447-0036
- BBO Message: VACB165449. 

In order to play, you need to be on the "Approved players" list so you need to let me know ASAP if you have problems registering for a game.


• How do I ALERT - It's a Whole New World? 
In BBO, you alert your own bids, rather than your partner's. When you make an alertable bid, click on the bid, and enter an explanation in the box that appears. Your opponents will be able to see the alert and explanation, but not your partner.

• What about Convention Cards?

Since convention cards aren't as accessible for obvious reasons, it's helpful to also include a brief description of your general approach as part of your profile. In the notes section of your profile, include a few brief details about your system, favorite conventions or even what you don't like to play. Keep it brief: BASIC Bridge, 2/1 with toys, Weak NT, standard carding, 3/5 best leads. You get the idea. This will also help you find compatible partners.

To create a new convention card (or change an existing one): 
On the far right side of your screen, find the tab labelled "Account" and click on it. 
Now, on the right half of your screen, find the word "Convention Cards" on a white bar near the top of your screen (just under the word "Account"). Click on "Convention cards". 
To create a new convention card: Press the "New ACBL conventuion card" button, and fill out the card to your liking. 
To use this card with your partner, just fill in your partner's BBO username on the top of the card in the box labelled "Partner". From now on, whenever you play with that partner, this will automatically be your convention card.

To choose an already-existing convention card (either a stock card or your own): 
On the far right side of your screen, find the tab labelled "Account" and click on it. 
Now, on the right half of your screen, find the word "Convention Cards" on a white bar near the top of your screen (just under the word "Account"). Click on "Convention cards". 
Click on the convention card you would like to choose. 
A window will pop up with an option to "Use this card with partner:" and a box to fill in partner's BBO username. 
Once you put in partners BBO name, then this card will automatically become your conventions card whenever you play with that partner!