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It is important for students to have practice time on their own (in addition to classroom instruction).
 
I have listed here the best bridgesoftware programs and their prices.  As of December 19, 2007, I do have lots of them in stock and offer big discounts as I bulk order them and pass the savings on to my students.   Order your choices by sending your request via email to me.  I can ship them next day or bring them to class for you.
 
My email is:  slamhand@verizon.net

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Bridge Baron (Version 19 - Current version)
 
A comprehensive software program that allows you to practice your bidding, play and defense.  There are millions of hands, enough to last you a lifetime.  You can set your level of expertise and the style of your approach (Standard American Five-Card Majors, 2/1 Game Forcing, Acol, Precision and many more to choose from.)  The Standard American and 2/1 GF approaches are the only ones taught in my courses, however.  There are a few examples of conventional tools for practicing (Stayman, Transfers, and more).  The CD-Rom works for both PC's and Mac's.  I don't know of any other softwares that are Mac-compatible.
 
Reg. Price:  $69.95 + S&H = $75
My Price:  $65 (no S&H).
 
 
 

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Learn to Practice
Bidding Conventions
Volume #2
 
If you're currently taking my Basic Conventions course or want to review those conventions, this software is a big favorite.  The conventions included in the Volume #2 CD are:
 
  • Stayman
  • Jacoby Transfers
  • Weak 2's
  • Blackwood
  • Takeout Doubles
  • Preempts
  • Strong 2C Openers.

I strongly urge you to get this program to brush up on these basic bidding treatments.  NOTE:  This software is purely for bidding practice.   You do not get to play the hand after the bidding.  But it does give you a lesson at the beginning of each topic and allows lots of bidding practice which is very important.

 
List Price: $29.95 + 5 S&H
My Price:  $30 (no S&H)

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Bridgemaster2000
(Audrey Grant Version)
 
For those of you wanting to improve your play of the hand skills, this is a dynamite software.  There is no bidding, they show you a hand and tell you what your contract is and challenge you to make it.  You cannot make the hand through an inferior play technique!  You can ask for hints, or after failing to make the contract, run a slide show where it shows you how it should have been played and gives detailed instructions.  Several levels, graduating in complexity.  The software keeps track of the ones you got wrong so you can go back later and try them again!  One of the best softwares around!
 
List Price:  $49.95 pls S&H (about $5-7)
My Price:  $45.00 (no S&H if in U.S.)
 
 
 

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Learn to Practice
Bidding Conventions
Volume #3
 
If you've taken any of my advanced convention courses, this software is a big favorite.  The conventions included in the Volume #3 CD are:
 
  • Unusual 2NT
  • Michaels
  • Splinters
  • Limit Major Raises
  • Forcing 1NT
  • Jacoby 2NT
  • Negative Doubles
  • NOTE:  This software is purely for bidding practice.   You do not get to play the hand after the bidding.  But it does give you a lesson at the beginning of each topic and allows lots of bidding practice which is very important.

    List Price: $29.95 + 5 S&H
    My Price:  $30 (no S&H)