Netherlands Bridge League facts for kids

The Netherlands Bridge League (also known as NBB) is an important group for people who love to play bridge in the Netherlands. It brings together many bridge clubs from all over the country.

What is the Netherlands Bridge League?

The Netherlands Bridge League is like a big club for all the smaller bridge clubs in the Netherlands. Its main job is to help organize and promote the card game of bridge. It makes sure that bridge players have fun and fair games. The League helps clubs set up tournaments and teaches people how to play.

What is Bridge?

Bridge is a very popular card game played by four people. It uses a standard deck of 52 cards. Players work in teams of two. It's known for being a game that needs a lot of thinking and strategy. Bridge is often called a "trick-taking" game. This means players try to win rounds by playing the highest card. It's a game that challenges your mind and helps you think ahead.

How the League Started

The Netherlands Bridge League was created a long time ago, in 1930. It was started to help organize the growing number of bridge players and clubs in the Netherlands. Since then, it has grown to be a very important part of the bridge community in the country.