THE METHOD OF SCORING
| We. | They. | ||
| Rubber. | 100 64 | H o n o u r s | 8 |
| 4 | 40 | ||
| 30 | 16 | ||
| 24 | |||
| 1st Game. | 18 12 | 16 | |
| 2d Game. | 60 | ||
| Rubber. | 8 40 | T r i c k s | 8 |
| Total. | 300 | 148 | |
| 300 148 | |||
| ---- 152 points won. | |||
After the rubber has been won the honour score and the trick score of each side are added, and the leaser total deducted from the greater.
THE SCORE
There is no part of the game of Bridge to which I would more urgently request the attention of the player than to a careful consideration of the state of the score. It is useless to attempt to play good Bridge without a knowledge of the score. If you blindly follow rules for making, doubling, and playing, without knowing exactly how many points you require to win the game as well as the number needed by your adversaries, you will needlessly lose many rubbers.
Before you declare the trump look at the score to determine the number of points you must make in order to win the game.
Know the score when you contemplate doubling.
Never lead without knowing how many tricks you must make in order to SAVE the game.
When you are the dealer outline your play to win the game; and if you find it impossible to win the game be sure to SAVE it.