Why Play Bridge? Why not? It is easy to learn! It is fun! Through duplicate play, opportunities abound to meet new people, travel to exciting cities, and experience the psychic rewards of being recognized as a winner! The ABA, through its local chapters and clubs, offers many levels of instruction and you may learn at your own pace. Your instructor will introduce you to one or more of the many easy-to-read books on bridge, some of which may be available at your local library. And, since bridge players love to play, you can always find a more experienced player to help you. Therefore, even if you do not play cards now, you can learn to play and enjoy bridge. If you are an experienced card player, you already know how much fun card playing can be. So, consider joining the world of competitive bridge through a membership in the ABA. Chances are that at least one of our over 5000 members lives in your city or town. He or she may be young or more experienced, a college student, a retiree, a government employee or official, a business person, or the teenage son or daughter of a bridge player. Our diverse membership adds to the interest of duplicate bridge. Membership and game fees are nominal.