The Maple Leaf Games are quickly becoming a Friday night tradition for players across Canada. Hosted on RealBridge, these sessions let you see familiar faces, meet new friends, and enjoy bridge in a relaxed, welcoming environment. RealBridge makes online play feel personal and engaging, and every game awards ACBL Masterpoints.
Once you create an Account and deposit funds, your Account portal has all the information that you need to play future CBF Maple Leaf Games.
Profits can be shared with your Home Club, so encourage your friends to play! Fill out this Home Club survey if you haven’t already [CBF “Maple Leaf” games – Home Club Designation].
MAPLE LEAF games every Friday on RealBridge
Players from all countries are welcome. Each player needs to set up a RealBridge Account.
2 FLIGHTS AS FOLLOWS:
- 7:00 pm ET: 0 – 499er Pairs – 16 Boards ($5 CAD approx. $4 USD).
(yYou must be a member of ACBL, or a Guest Member of the ACBL). - 7:10 pm ET: Open – 24 Boards ( $8 CAD).
NOTE: 3rd Friday of the month (September to December) will serve as a Qualifier Session for the COPC. Next Qualifier session: November 21st.
If you happen to get disconnected during the game, reconnect by clicking on the same link you used to join the game. .
ACBL requires that you must have an ACBL number if you want to play int the 0-499 game. Anyone can play in the non-limited games. If you are not an ACBL member, you can sign up for a free Guest Membership: Membership: https://my.acbl.org/membership/join.
CREATE AN ACCOUNT AND DEPOSIT FUNDS
All players are required to create a RealBridge Account and deposit funds. Instructions for creating an account: https://realbridge.online/acbl-player-account.html.
Video – How to make a RealBridge player account
Step 1 will ask to click on the link – [https://users.realbridge.online].
Do not forget to select Continue with ACBL.
You can have a Canadian or US dollar account. You can contact RealBridge at (647)483-4993 (number in Toronto) or support@realbridge.online if you need help to set up an account or deposit funds.
We recommend that you do that well in advance of the game, so that you can connect with RealBridge if you have technical difficulties or if your bank declines the funds.
JOIN A FRIDAY GAME
- Log into your RealBridge. The game will open half an hour in advance, so get online early to socialize with new friends.
Click here: https://users.realbridge.online - Click Continue with ACBL, just as you did when you created the account.
- Find all upcoming games under Upcoming Games (usually top right of the website).
RESULTS
- Results of your past games can be found by going to your Account, and clicking on the Results tab.
- Results of all games can be found by going to ACBL website: [Results with masterpoints]. Or, in Live for Clubs, click on View Club Results, and type in Canadian Bridge Federation.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Since 1966, the CBF has represented the interests of all Canadian players. Visit our website regularly to learn more about us. When you sign up or renew your membership with ACBL, please check the box for CBF membership to support the activities of your Canadian National Bridge Organization: the cost is only C$25 per year / C$65 for 3 years. You may also join CBF directly on our website (click here). Be sure to read our Bridge Canada eMagazine that we have made public for all bridge enthusiasts.
Things to remember:
- When asked by your browser to provide camera and microphone access, please say “yes”.
- You cannot play with a smartphone.
Help build a worldwide online bridge community with these new games and, at the same time, EARN masterpoints and revenue for your Canadian Home Club.
We look forward to seeing you online and building community — one card at a time!