Autobridge: Group 15 – Intermediate Play (Part 1)
- 1 player
- 10–96 min
- 1957
- BGG rank
- BGG #27,554
- BGG rating
- 5.4
Autobridge
1938
Rules assistance for Autobridge
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 1 player
- 10 min
- 10+
- Complexity 2.4/5
Rules assistant for Autobridge
For 1 player
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Answers come from the official rulebook, with the page to check.
Autobridge is a board game released in 1938 for 1 player, 10 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Charles H. Goren and its main mechanics are Trick-taking.
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About the game
Autobridge is a bridge teaching and solitaire playing device and series of play sheets dating back to at least 1938 (according to Encarta). At least two major versions have been produced. A large sized version about 18x11 inches and smaller version about 8x6 inches. While the specific materials and details of design have varied over the years, the fundamental design has remained. It is a board which may be opened to insert a sheet with cards indices and suits printed on it. The covering board is closed and the hand is played by opening windows. The player decides on their own play and reveals the next window to see what the expert recommends. An accompanying booklet explains the expert's recommendation. The system can be used to teach the completely naive novice to highly advanced players. Many supplementary sheets were produced over the decades. Mainly a teaching aide, there is no scoring, per se. Experts who have contributed to the Autobridge system include: Ely and Josephine Culbertson, Charles Goren, Alfred Sheinwold, Alan Truscott, Barry Rigal, Albert Morehead, and Richard Frey. Most versions found in online auctions appear to date from the 1950s.
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Mechanics
Designers
Publishers
- Parker Brothers
- Editrice Giochi
- Åhlén & Åkerlund
- Grimaud
- Autobridge Company
- Jannersten Förlag AB
Questions and answers
Autobridge supports 1 player according to the catalogue. This is the publisher’s listed player count, so the game is designed for exactly that number of participants. Variants for other group sizes, if any, are described in the rulebook of your edition, so check it before setting up a different configuration.
The listed playing time for Autobridge is 10 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Autobridge for ages 10 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Autobridge has a complexity rating of 2.4 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Autobridge belongs to these categories: Card Game and Educational. Its main mechanics are Trick-taking. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of Autobridge are: Charles H. Goren. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists Autobridge as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.