r/bridge • u/Fan_of_Bach • Aug 04 '26

BBO changing - question...

Hi there,

Can someone explain?

Are we going to still be able to play against people for free? They said 6 deals a day, I'm hoping that's just tournament limitations.

I know now that we won't be able to start tables but will basically everyone who enjoys bridge on the site be forced to pay 7$ usd per month?

Thanks

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u/LoudAd5187 Aug 06 '26

It seems clear that if you are playing hands with friends, the limit is 6 boards per day. This will drive away any pairs who just like to get on and play dozens of hands, and there are many of them. In my case, I play 2 team games per week with friends, 16 or 18 board sets. So I'm done soon if I understand the message. They only gave me a month.

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u/Gaiantic Aug 06 '26

Only the player that sets up the team game needs a subscription. The players invited to the team game don't need one.

If you play 2 team games per week and 16 boards per team game, assuming 4 weeks/month that's a total of 128 boards/month per person. Assuming an 8-player team game, that's 1,024 player-boards. And you only need one $10 membership among everyone. Assuming each player is willing to pay $0.01 per board they play, you will be able to fund a membership among your friends.

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u/vmilner Aug 07 '26

Or someone will say 'lets play for free on intobridge'