To play in a RealBridge session you must be provided with an internet link by the director or event organiser.
The link will begin with https://oceania.realbridge.online/ followed by a series of numbers and letters unique to the bridge session you intend to play in.
Clicking the link will take you to the RealBridge login screen (as shown on the left).
You should enter your “Full Name” as it appears in the ABF Masterpoints Centre, and the “ID number” will be your ABF number
Before you log in, you will see an option to change your camera or microphone settings.
Once you log in you can’t make these changes.
You can use the RealBridge Camera and Microphone Test before commencing your online bridge session.
Once you log in, you will be presented with a layout of tables – just click on a seat and you will be allocated to it. Once seated you see a screen that that is a representation of a bridge table.
Note: Online bridge directors may sometimes programme their session to place you in an allocated seat upon login, and you will bypass the aforementioned “layout of tables” screen.
This can be the case for Congresses and other state or national events.
This screen representing a bridge table is explained in the RealBridge Players Guide.
The Guide does not explain the use of the symbol just below the ALERT icon, shown at the bottom of the image to the right. When clicked, that symbol is used to provide a link to your system card, previously uploaded. The upload of a partnership’s system card is a requirement in many online events according to the Bridge NSW System Regulations.
Information on how to upload system cards is provided here.
The icon to the left of this – the two arrows tracing out a circle – is used to re-establish your connection.
During longer playing sessions, connection to RealBridge may become unstable.
Try clicking on this icon before taking a more drastic action, such as logging off and on again.
If you have any other queries about the use of RealBridge or comments on the platform, please contact ✉ office@bridgensw.com.au.