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Play Mindful Bridge, and Relax on August 15

Breath In. Bid Out.

Did you know August 15 is considered National Relaxation Day in some parts of the world? It’s a day to prioritize self-care, de-stress, and slow things down a little. Sounds like the perfect excuse to enjoy a calm day of bridge.

So why not take a break, log in to BBO on Friday, August 15, and enjoy three free pair games, a relaxed Daylong with Ben & Friends, and your favorite ACBL World or ACBL Clubhouse games with surprise BB$ prizes dropping all day. Settle into your couch, grab your device, and enjoy a little laid-back bridge time with us.

🧘‍♂️ Free Mindful Pairs Games

There are 3 free pair tournaments lined up. Everyone’s invited, and they’re totally free to join.

Time Details
🕙 10AM Eastern Time /
4PM CET		 Pairs, Matchpoints, 10 boards, 2 boards per round
🕒 3PM Eastern Time /
9PM CET		 Pairs, IMPs, 10 boards, 2 boards per round
🕖 7PM New Eastern Time /
1AM CET		 Pairs, IMPs, 10 boards, 2 boards per round

Note: If you don't have a partner, don't worry. When the games are open (on August 14), go to the Partnership Desk to find someone new, or pair up with our friendly BBO Robots.

🌿 Ben & Friends Mindful Bridge Individual

Have a game with BBO Ben, our advanced AI bridge player. Enjoy an 8-board daylong individual in Matchpoints. It's free to join and open to all!

Game Info

Who (or what) is BBO Ben?
Ben is an AI bridge player trained on hundreds of millions of deals played on BBO, mostly in ACBL-sanctioned games. Trained on bridge hands played by humans, Ben has learned to make more human-like leads and is more likely to bid like you're used to, avoiding bidding misunderstandings. Try playing with BBO Ben and let us know what you think here.

How to join the Free Games:
  • Click Competitive → Free Tournaments or the Special Events menu on BBO.
  • Search for tournaments hosted by BBOFest with the title “Summer Bridge”
  • Alternatively, use this link to access the list of BBOFest games (available 24 hours before the start).
  • Registration is free and opens 24 hours before game time.

☕ ACBL Games: Mindful Bridge Giveaway

Make your summer more fun with ACBL-sanctioned games. On August 15, all games, except ACBL Daylongs and ACBL Instant Tournaments, give you a chance to win a surprise BB$ gift, awarded randomly every 10 minutes.

Whether you're a regular in ACBL games or trying them for the first time, the Mindful Bridge is the perfect time to jump in. You might just discover a new favorite way to play, and maybe even win a surprise BB$ gift along the way!

Joining the ACBL Sanctioned Games:
  • Find ACBL World Games:
    • Go to ACBL World from the BBO home page, or click here to go directly to ACBL World.
    • Select any upcoming ACBL-sanctioned game (ACBL Daylongs and ACBL Instant Tournaments not included).
    • Everyone is welcome. No ACBL membership is required, except for Limited Pairs games.
  • Find ACBL Clubhouse Games:
    • Go to the ACBL Clubhouse menu from BBO home, or, click here to go to ACBL Clubhouse directly
    • Select any upcoming ACBL Clubhouse game
    • The ACBL Clubhouse is open to all ACBL members. All games award Black Masterpoints®.

Get cozy, get comfy, and get ready for a relaxing day of bridge. 🪷

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