Designed & programmed by Steve Estvanik Artwork by Wes Gray Produced by Dave Snyder Graphics libraries from Genus Microprogramming Diamondware Sound Toolkit for music support BRIDGE MAIN MENU: ABOUT: Program credits OPTIONS: Select conventions Toggle verbose mode Select card back (Additional options available in Deluxe version) KIBITZ: Show hands of other players PLAY: Rubber bridge (Additional options available in Deluxe version) HANDS: Enter hands from other sources Edit a stored hand (Available in Deluxe version) QUIT OPTIONS MENU CONVENTION: Select conventions (Deluxe version contains additional conventions such as Jacoby, 1 NT Force, and Unusual NT VERBOSE Toggle verbose mode -- gives descriptions of bids CARD BACKS Select card back SYSTEM: (Deluxe version has 2 bidding systems available: Goren or Standard American) MULTIPLAYER (Deluxe version lets 1-4 people play the game PLAY MENU: Rubber Scoring: Standard rubber bridge scoring. Play until one side completes 2 games of 100 points. Saved hand: Choose a hand you've previously saved. Plays and scores single hand, then returns here. Keyboard shortcuts & commands: F1: this message H -- Hints: suggest bid or play M -- toggle Music on/off R -- Review status of bid/play S -- Save hand to file V -- change sound Volume MVP Bridge is shareware. You are free to evaluate it for a 30 day period. If you continue to use it, you must register directly with MVP Software. Registration for MVP Bridge is $20. Or if you prefer you may purchase MVP Bridge Deluxe directly from MVP Software. MVP Bridge Deluxe is a must for the serious Bridge player. In addition to the features in MVP Bridge, MVP Bridge Deluxe has Duplicate Bridge; Chicago Scoring; the ability to play saved hands; the ability to play special hands you enter; the ability to save, enter, or edit hands; and additional conventions -- NEGDBL, JACOBY, NTFORCE, GAMBLING, UNUSUAL NT, WKJUMPS, and TEXAS. All of this for just $29.95 plus shipping! To purchase MVP Bridge Deluxe print the ORDER.FRM file, and fax it along with your credit card information to: (616) 245-3204 (24-hour fax number only) or mail it along with your check or credit card information to: MVP Software 1035 Dallas SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49507-1407 Or call: 800-968-9684 24-hour order hotline from US or Canada For information or technical support call (616) 245-8376. This feature is available in MVP Bridge Deluxe only, available directly from MVP Software. Call: 800-968-9684 24-hour order hotline from US or Canada. Or click on REGISTER on the Main Menu for fax, international, and other ordering details. TAKEOUT The most common usage of this bid is by second hand after the bidding has been opened. The bid 'double' announces opening bid values, with support for the unbid suits. The range in HCP for a takeout double is 11+. STAYMAN A 2C response to an opening bid of 1NT or a 3C response to an opening bid of 2NT asking opener for a four card major. BLACKWOOD After the partner has agreed upon a suit, a bid of 4NT by either player asks the other for the number of aces she has. The responses to Blackwood are: 5C 0 or 4 aces 5D 1 ace 5H 2 aces 5S 3 aces After aces have been shown, a rebid of 5NT by the 4NT bidder asks for kings. Responses are the same only one level higher. GERBER A jump to 4C after partner has bid 1NT or 2NT asks partner for aces. Responses to a Gerber 4C leap are: 4D 0 or 4 aces 4H 1 aces 4S 2 aces 4NT 3 aces After aces have been shown, a rebid of 5C by the 4C bidder asks for kings. Responses to a 5C king ask are: 5D 0 or 4 kings 5H 1 king 5S 2 kings 5NT 3 kings WEAK2 An opening bid of 2D, 2H or 2S which describes a hand with a reasonable six card suit and 7-9 HCP. It is a preemptive or weak opening bid mean to obstruct the opponents. When playing Weak Two Bids, an opening bid of 2C is reserved for all very strong hands. Shows 7-9 HCP and reasonably good 6 card suit. A 2C bid is reserved for any strong hand A 2NT response asks partner to describe her hand. 3 of original suit shows minimum weak 2 3NT shows suit headed by AKQ or AKJ 3 of new suit shows a feature (A, K or Q), and 8-12 hcp Note: Weak 2's automatically cancel Strong 2's STRONG2 An opening bid of 2C,2D,2H or 2S describes a hand with 21+ points and is forcing to game. Note: Strong 2's automatically cancel Weak 2's
