[thepossum]

User
Hi, I am looking for a new idea for a Bridgebase Robot tournament. It needs to be fairly short format (less than an hour) and have a fun and friendly appeal

TD GPT
Creating a fun and friendly Bridgebase Robot tournament that's less than an hour long sounds like a great idea! Here's a concept you might consider:

"Quick-Fire Team-Up Challenge"

Format: Pairs tournament with a twist. Each round, players are randomly teamed up with a robot partner. The tournament consists of short, fast-paced rounds, each lasting about 5-10 minutes.

Rounds: Each round could consist of a set of 3-4 boards. This keeps the individual rounds quick, ensuring the entire tournament can be completed in under an hour.

Scoring: Use IMPs (International Match Points) or matchpoint scoring for a straightforward comparison of results across different tables.

Friendly Appeal: Encourage a light-hearted atmosphere by incorporating fun themes or challenges for each round. For example, one round might focus on aggressive bidding strategies, while another could emphasize defensive play.

Accessibility: Ensure the tournament is suitable for a range of skill levels. The robot partners can be set to a moderate level of play, making the event welcoming for both novice and experienced players.

Social Interaction: Encourage players to share their experiences and fun moments in a dedicated chat room or forum. This promotes a sense of community and allows participants to discuss strategies and memorable hands.

This format provides a blend of competitive play with a casual, social atmosphere, making it appealing for a wide range of players. The short duration and variety in each round can keep the tournament dynamic and engaging.

User
I think the robots only have a single mode of play but the other aspects sound interesting

TD GPT
Understood! If the robots have a single mode of play, you can still make the tournament engaging by focusing on the other aspects. Here's a revised idea:

"Bridge Blitz Challenge"

Fast-Paced Rounds: Each round consists of 3-4 boards, ensuring quick and dynamic gameplay.

Mixed Pairs Format: Players are randomly paired with a robot for each round. This adds an element of surprise and variety to the tournament.

Scoring Simplicity: Use matchpoint scoring for an easy-to-follow and competitive format.

Community Engagement: Encourage players to share their experiences in a chat room or forum, fostering a friendly and social atmosphere.

Themed Rounds: Introduce different themes or challenges for each round, like focusing on specific types of contracts or play strategies, adding an element of fun and learning.

This format keeps the tournament under an hour, emphasizes fun and community, and is accessible to players of various skill levels.

[diana_eva]

You might enjoy "Express - You & Robot" or the various ROBO-Pairs organized by virtual clubs, which are exactly this. Express is short, 4 boards, each human partners a robot, every round you change opponents. The Virtual Club variations are longer, typically 12 boards.