Although programs I talked about in an earlier article are generally expensive, there are free bridge programs to be found online. One of them is even a computer bridge world champion.
Starting with the simplest first, Quick Bridge for Windows and its browser-based version Wiki Bridge is a good game if you just want to play bridge against the computer in a quick game. It is very easy to install and set up. This could be an excellent program for someone learning the game but not ready to play against real people yet.
Also good for learning is another great program called Easy Bridge. Easy Bridge not only plays against you, but can give hints and tips for what would be best to play in a situation. Excellent free tool for a beginner. (2022 update: Unfortunately it seems Easy Bridge only works for 32-bit Windows systems)
WBridge5 is a former computer bridge world champion for years 2005, 2007, and 2008. Even though the web page is in French, the program is in English or French.
There are a couple of free programs for learning bridge as well. Learn How to Play Bridge I and II are a couple great lessons for teaching beginners how to play the game of bridge. It is like a few small lessons running on your computer.
Blue Chip MiniBridge (archive) is a software program made to teach a beginner the game of MiniBridge. MiniBridge is a simplified version of bridge created to ease beginners into the whole game of bridge. Using this software, you can go from not knowing much to knowing MiniBridge.
With all these programs you can go from not knowing anything, to knowing how to play bridge. More advanced users can play the computer opponents and gain insights into the games.
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