Get Started with Bridge@Home

Four simple steps to start enjoying duplicate scoring at home with your kit

This guide is for Bridge@Home kit owners. Don't have one yet? Get yours here →

1

Download the App

Get the free Bridge@Home app on your phone or tablet.

2

Create Your Account

Open the app and register with your email. This saves your scores and playing history so you can track your progress over time.

3

Activate Your Smart Decks

In the app’s main menu, tap Activate Smart Deck. Open your Smart Deck, locate the card with the activation QR code, and scan it. Each new deck you scan unlocks 250 hand credits — that's 250 hands you can deal and play.

Watch how to activate your decks
4

Start Playing!

Place your phone or tablet on the stand with the camera facing the table (see the video tutorial for optimal setup). Tap Start Session in the app, and you’ll be guided through dealing the cards and entering your results.

Video Tutorials

Watch these quick guides to master Bridge@Home

How to Activate Your Smart Deck

Learn how to activate your Bridge@Home Smart Deck in just a few seconds. Find the activation card, scan the QR code, and link your deck to the app.

Setting Up Your Phone/Tablet Holder

Learn how to set up the Bridge@Home phone and tablet holder in under a minute. Unfold the stand, attach the adapter, and position your camera to point straight down.

Dealing Cards with QR Scanning

Learn how to deal cards using your Smart Deck and the scanning stand. Position your deck, follow the app's announcements, and handle any miscounts with a quick rescan.

Entering Results & Comparing Scores

Enter your contract, declarer, and tricks taken. Bridge@Home scores it instantly and shows how you compare against players worldwide who played the exact same hand.

How Long Does Scanning Actually Take?

A full 52-card deck, scanned and dealt into four hands, in under a minute. No longer than a regular shuffle and deal, if anything, a bit less.

Quick Tips

Lighting Matters

Ensure good lighting when scanning QR codes for best results. If needed, turn on/off the flash on your phone/tablet during the scanning process.

Position Your Device

Place your phone or tablet on the holder with the camera pointing straight down at the table. Ensure only the cards being dealt are visible—no extra cards in the frame.

Test Deal Mode

Use the Test Deal mode to deal a few hands before your big game to get comfortable with the system.

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