Jack 5.0 Computer Bridge Software

by Jack

Product Features

• Over 80 Conventions
• Multilinal CD with English, Dutch, French, German and Polish
• Double Dummy Problem Solver

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• ASIN: B001P6BFBQ
• Date first available at Amazon.com: January 7, 2009
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (23 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #562 in Software (See Top 100 in Software)
  • #25 in Software > Home & Hobbies > Hobbies

Product Description

Jack is a computer bridge program developed by bridge players for bridge players and has a fully graphical user interface. One of the developers is former world champion Berry Westra (Bermuda Bowl, Chile 1993). Jack uses state of the art computer algorithms. Jack's possibilities exceed those of all other bridge playing programs. Besides its exceptional bidding and playing strength, Jack offers a very user-friendly interface with many interesting features. Built in convention cards SAYC, Precision, Moscito, Acol, 2/1 GF and many others; Over 80 conventions; Network play; Professor Jack analyzes your play and advices; Play competition on the virtual bridge club; Define computer personalities; adjust playing strength in detail; Many tournaments with frequency charts included; True English playing cards by Carta Mundi; Deals in tournament; random or controlled by deal profile; World Champion Computer Bridge in 2001 (Toronto); 2002 (Montreal); 2003 (Menton); 2004 (New York) and 2006 (Verona); Multilingual CD with English, Dutch, French, German and Polish; Possibility to translate the interface to any other language included; Compose your own convention card; Double dummy problem solver System Requirements: Windows XP, Vista (32-bit), Windows 7 (32-bit); Memory: 256 Mb; Hard Disk: 100 Mb; Video: 1 Mb SVGA. Pentium or AMD, minimum 400 MHz, recommened 1GHz

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

131 of 135 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars BEST COMPUTER BRIDGE PROGRAM, February 6, 2009

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LAWRENCE O'DOUL - See all my reviews

This review is from: Jack 5.0 Computer Bridge Software (CD-ROM)

Whether you want to compete in a virtual tournament, play random deals or generate deals that meet your criteria, Jack is a complete computer bridge program for players at all levelS. For example, in a team tournament you can start off at the B level competing against other teams in a series of matches. After the competition is completed you move up or down depending on your results. Professor Jack can analyze your play and give tips both on bidding and play. You strive to play and stay at the championship level. If you choose, plays and calls are announced by Barry Westra, a Dutch brige pro. Also, many tournaments are included with freguency charts. Jack bridge plays SAYC, 2/1 Game Force, ACOL, Precision, etc. through built in convention cards with approximately 100 conventions. You can create your own convention card. It supports network play and has fast double dummy play. Scoring can be based on match points, total points or imps. You can print out results. Jack is constantly improving the program and within the version there are no charges for upgrades. In the annual battle of computer programs Jack is the winner in most years. Customer support is terrific. I play 2/1 game force and disagreed with a bidding sequence and e-mailed Jack. Promply, I received a reply setting forth the rationale for the bidding sequence with a satisfactory explanation. I note that the Dutch Jack programmers attend the ACBL National Tournaments and are doing quite well in the events. For myself, I am presently a Bronze Life Master and constantly improving my bridge game through Jack. In tournament play, it is a constant challenge to move up in class. Highly reccommended. Started off with Bridge Barron but have switched to Jack and glad I did so. It is an incredible bridge computer program.

62 of 62 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I love Jack!, October 3, 2010

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LRB - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Jack 5.0 Computer Bridge Software (CD-ROM)

As a newly retired person, who has not played bridge for 40 years, I felt like a beginner. I read the book Clubs and then was referred to Bridge Barron, another computer program. In looking at reviews I found Jack 5.0 Computer Bridge Software listed as an award winner and compatible with Windows 7. I thought it was too pricey at $69 +$10 shipping, but finally decided to buy it. I have now played about 261 hands of bridge with Jack. I almost think of this software as a person. Sometimes I refuse Jack's suggestions and he leaves the building, telling me I am on my own. Sometimes I let Jack bid for me and find he gets us in trouble. When we go down, I play and replay the hand. Then I see how Jack would play it. Sometimes he doesn't do any better than I do. Last week a person in my beginner group asked me to play with the advanced group and I felt totally confidant. I have learned tons from Jack.

42 of 42 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best Bridge Software, September 17, 2010

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Nitpicker (San Antonio) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Jack 5.0 Computer Bridge Software (CD-ROM)

I own and use both Bridge Baron and Jack 5.0 . Both are excellent products but I have to give the edge to Jack for caliber of play and overall capabilities. Jack's ability to not only help with bidding but with the actual play of the hand provides an outstanding teaching tool. Highly recommended.