Bridge is an intelligent and multifaceted game that requires skill, concentration and practice. Use this unique visual guide to master the rules, principles and key strategies of one of the best-loved card games in the world. "The Bridge Player's Companion" features over 300 clearly illustrated examples of bid structures and how to rank, decode and defend them, from opening bids to endgame strategy. Learn expert techniques, from communication through bids and signals to hand valuation, counting, inferences and deceptive carding. Whether you are a beginner looking to start playing or an old hand looking to sharpen your game, this is the ultimate bridge compendium.