Introduction

We run several types of ACBL games. These can be found by logging on our website or mobile app, under ACBL World. Here is some information about the various tournaments:

• These sanctioned games have an entry fee of $1.25. 
• All issue ACBL (and BBO) masterpoints, and are open to all. ACBL membership is not required to play in these games.
• Speedball (pairs & indy) games consist of 12-boards, last just under an hour, start on the hour, and run 24 hours a day
• ACBL Robot individual games can have 12 or more boards, are available 24 hours a day and last up to an hour.
• Pair games are stratified and offer both section and overall awards.
• Masterpoints reported monthly (on the 1st) to ACBL headquarters and visible on the ACBL website a few days later.
• Masterpoints won online are colorless points but count for rank advancement the same as any other points.

How to get started

1. Visit our home page at www.bridgebase.com and click LOGIN/REGISTER to get started. Or, if you are on mobile, download our free app to log in.
2. Add some BB$ to your BBO account by clicking this link and filling in the appropriate information:
   https://www.bridgebase.com/purchase/pay.php
3. This will open your BB$ account and entry fees will be deducted as you play in ACBL games.
4. When you register for your first ACBL tournament, you will be prompted for your ACBL number. We will need this in order to report any points you win to the ACBL. If you don't have an ACBL number, ignore the request.
5. You can email acbl@bridgebase.com with any ACBL issues.