I had a much easier time tracking what cards had been played when I was 8 or 9 years old than I do now. My memory was less clogged and worked a lot better.
The rules of Bridge say it’s perfectly okay to keep track of cards in your head, but you’re not allowed to take notes during the auction and play (unless the “Regulating Authority” says otherwise—for example, some tournaments allow you to write down the declarer, contract, and opening lead, provided that you don’t then show that information to other players who have not yet played the hand).
All that said, in a friendly game at home, “house rules” may apply. At worst, Charlie Brown is committing a minor social faux pas. And every bridge player knows what a hard-won skill it is to be able to keep track of what’s been played mentally.
Templo S.U.D. over 3 years ago
well played
Troglodyte over 3 years ago
Hope you have a trick or two up your sleeve, CB!
Ralph Newbill over 3 years ago
That’s called cheating, Charlie Brown!
uniquename over 3 years ago
I had a much easier time tracking what cards had been played when I was 8 or 9 years old than I do now. My memory was less clogged and worked a lot better.
Ed The Red Premium Member over 3 years ago
Not quite ready for Vegas.
DCBakerEsq over 3 years ago
I count cards. But, the highest I’ve ever gotten is 52.
constantine48 over 3 years ago
She should call the pit boss!
TennesseeFran over 3 years ago
Guess you have to know something about Bridge to understand this one.
Guy Steele Premium Member over 3 years ago
The rules of Bridge say it’s perfectly okay to keep track of cards in your head, but you’re not allowed to take notes during the auction and play (unless the “Regulating Authority” says otherwise—for example, some tournaments allow you to write down the declarer, contract, and opening lead, provided that you don’t then show that information to other players who have not yet played the hand).
All that said, in a friendly game at home, “house rules” may apply. At worst, Charlie Brown is committing a minor social faux pas. And every bridge player knows what a hard-won skill it is to be able to keep track of what’s been played mentally.