Auction Bridge and International Bridge (IB): A Bridge Card Game Variant

Auction Bridge and International Bridge (IB) represents a significant step in the evolution of bridge, branching from bridge whist and preceding contract bridge. Unlike contract bridge, scoring in Auction Bridge & IB differs substantially, with unique rules for trick scoring, bonuses, and penalties. Vulnerability, a key element in contract bridge, is absent here.

While trump selection shares similarities with contract bridge, the process is less intricate. Gameplay and rules largely mirror contract bridge.

The dealer initiates trump selection, committing to winning at least the odd trick in a chosen trump suit or in no-trump. Winning bids are determined by point value (excluding doubles), not solely by the number of tricks. For instance, 3 Spades (27 points) surpasses 4 Clubs (24 points).

Trick scoring beyond the sixth trick varies by suit:

• No-trump: 10 points
• Spades: 9 points
• Hearts: 8 points
• Diamonds: 7 points
• Clubs: 6 points

A game total is 30 points.

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