- May 29, 2012
- Bridge Base On Line, LLC
BBO – Bridge Base Online
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About
Bridge Base Online is the world's largest bridge community, offering a platform for players of all levels to play, learn, and compete. Features include playing with friends or bots, official tournaments, watching pros, and managing a friends list. BBO Prime members enjoy additional benefits such as access to festivals, championships, and virtual club games. Subscription is $5.99/month in the US, with currency adjustments for other countries.











- Great app for playing bridge with friends from all over the world, providing opportunities for competitive tournaments and daily practice.
- The app is user-friendly and offers a variety of options for players of all skill levels, making it a valuable learning tool.
- BBO has been a lifesaver during the pandemic, keeping bridge clubs afloat and allowing players to connect and enjoy the game.
- Recent updates have introduced intrusive ads that disrupt gameplay and make the app nearly unusable, with many users experiencing frequent disconnections.
- The chat function is broken, with many users unable to type or access the keyboard, leading to frustration and a diminished social experience.
- There are significant connectivity issues, with the app freezing or crashing frequently, making it difficult to play consistently.
- monetization34 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
The monetization strategy of the app has drawn significant criticism from users, primarily due to the intrusive and unskippable ads that disrupt gameplay and diminish the overall experience. While some users acknowledge the necessity of ads for a free app, many express frustration over the frequency and aggressiveness of the advertisements, which often lead to connectivity issues and interruptions during play. Suggestions for improvement include offering a paid option to remove ads and redesigning the user experience to minimize disruption.
“Honestly, these ads are annoying and are ruining the experience when using this app.”
“What used to be a decent app has these days gone massively downhill with the ads (which are nearly impossible to get out of the way, requiring multiple skip steps and pingpongs to and from the app store) and overpriced in-game currency which you can get at regular prices via the website.”
“Unbelievably, sound in ads overrides do not disturb volume controls, making free app functionality useless in many settings, which violates ethical design and should violate both Android and Apple guidelines.”