Sharpen your card strategies on the go with this classic mid-century solo training system designed for aspiring contract bridge masters. The vibrant cherry red pocket-sized box features elegant vintage typography that adds a sophisticated retro accent to any game shelf.
- Size: 7.25 x 5 x 1 inches (Measurements are close but approximate)
- Decade: 1950s
- Style: Retro Americana
- Condition: Good condition, completely complete with the mechanical board, deal sheets, and instruction booklet, though the outer box and paper booklet show typical signs of age and wear
- Material: Plastic, cardboard, paper
- Extra notes: This is the Deluxe Pocket Model No. PB, designed specifically for beginners and average players to study the latest bidding changes
Originally developed during the bridge craze of the 1930s and continuously updated for decades, the Auto Bridge system allowed players to practice complex contract bridge scenarios entirely by themselves. Using specialized paper deal sheets inserted into a mechanical plastic board with sliding metal or plastic tabs, the device reveals opponent bids and card plays step-by-step to simulate a live four-player game. This 1959 edition captures the peak era of mid-century parlor game design, making it an excellent historical collectible for card enthusiasts, solitaire players, or collectors of vintage travel games.