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# Option 1: Playing Set Hands (on BBO)

## OPTION 1

**Organised Set Hand Games for BMB Members only** *(for the current month’s **‘Big Seminar’** only)*\
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This option is for playing the **x8 Set Hands** in one of our organised **Set Hand games** online on **BBO**.\
The schedule of **Set Hand sessions** is found on the [**BMB Calendar**](https://bernardmageebridge.com/bmb-events/) under **‘BMB Updates**’ in the **main menu bar**.

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*Only **BMB Members** are able to join in **these practice sessions** – you will need to provide **BMB** with your **BBO Username** in order to join in these sessions – you can add this to your account on your **‘My Homepage'** at the bottom in the **‘Account Admin’** section*
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There are **12 organised games** over the first **three weeks** of the month when you can play the **8 Set Hands**:

* Tuesday: **2pm**
* Wednesday: **11am**
* Thursday: **8pm**
* Saturday: **11am**

When Bernard runs **live events**, he gives a **seminar** and then after a tea break, players then have a go at the **set hands**. So, it is a reasonable idea to try to watch the seminar just **before** you try the **hands on BBO**. Bernard has created a **short video** that explains how **playing on BBO** in one of these games works.

{% embed url="<https://vimeo.com/430127038>" %}

## Playing Set Hands Games on BBO

**Make sure you have given your BBO name to Bernard Magee Bridge.**

* Go to: [BridgeBase Online](https://www.bridgebase.com/)
* Log in with **BBO name** and **BBO password.**
* Use: ‘**Play or Watch Bridge**’ menu.
* Click on: **Competitive.**
* Click on: **All Tournaments.**
* At the top right of the screen click in the **Search** box.
* Type: **BMB**
* ‘**BMB Set Hands**’ will appear in the menu – click on the tournament.
* **REGISTER** with a partner (if you know their BBO Name) Or go to **PARTNERSHIP DESK** to find a partner there is a little video to take you through this process.