Lesson 3:
Let the Games Begin! (9-12)
Handout 2
“Rules and Etiquette of Bridge Scramble” Answer Key
Bridge players should not:
- make side comments during bidding and playing of the hand.
- remove a card from a hand for play before their turn to play.
- allow other players to see the cards in their hand during play.
- indicate approval or disapproval of a bid or a play.
- indicate whether a play will be won or lost before the trick has been completed.
- draw attention to the score during bidding or play.
- pick up their hand until all cards are dealt.
- play with any special emphasis or inflection of voice to give information regarding the hand.
- lead to a trick before the previous trick has been completed, or take a trick before it has been completed.
Bridge players should:
- bid and play their hands honestly.
- treat all players with courtesy.
- keep the play moving.
- be mindful of the score during bidding and play.
- stay attentive to the playing of the hand.