Put your skills to the test in our challenging Brain Games, such as Cribbage, Whist, and of course, Scrabble.
If you’re a fan of card games, then you’ll love Whist; a game that’s simple and strategic. It’s similar to other favourites, like cribbage and rummy. The rules are easy to pick up yet tough to master. Read more about the rules on our whist page.
Duplicate bridge is a variation of contract bridge. The name refers to how each hand is played twice (but by different players). The focus of the game is on strategic play rather than the luck of the draw. Find out more on our rules page.
Put your vocabulary to the test with a classic game of Scrabble. Use your tiles to score as many points as possible by spelling out words. You can refer to our scrabble rules page when needed.
ELIGIBILITY
Participants no longer have to qualify through regional play-offs. Entries must be sent directly to the AAIM Games office. Entry forms are available through the office or website
CONTRACT BRIDGE
(PARTNER EVENT)
EVENT CLASSIFICATION
ONE classification – teams of two, (two males, two females, or a mixed team).
Each region is allowed to send 6 teams, 12 people.
MINIMUM # OF ENTRIES RECOMMENDED: 10 Teams
RULES & REGULATIONS
Rules on Contract Bridge as printed in Hoyle’s Rules of Games, Third Revised Edition, edited by Morehead and Mott-Smith, will apply with the following amendments;
For a fast game – made in one hand – 500 points
(if you have a leg on and bid and make a game, count 500 points for a quick game plus the amount of the leg)
For a slow game – made in 2 or more hands – 300 points.
50 points for a part score at the end of 4 hands
50 for each trick,
100/trick if vulnerable.
100 for down 1,
300 for down 2,
500 for down 3,
800 for down 4,
1100 for down 5, etc.
200 for down 1,
500 for down 2,
800 for down 3, etc.
Bonuses for making a double contract 50.
Any 4 -100, all 5 -150, if no trump-4 aces-150.
Honors must be declared on or before the end of each hand.
Small-not vulnerable 500,
Small- vulnerable 750.
Grand – not vulnerable 1,000,
Grand – vulnerable-1,500.
OFFICIALS
There will be a head judge and people to pick up the score sheets for the tournament.
EQUIPMENT
All equipment will be supplied by the Host Committee.
TYPE OF DRAW
A total of 24 hands will be played, against 6 sets of opponents. (6×4 hands = 24 hands). High score after 24 hands will be declared the winner.
TIE BREAKING SYSTEM
If two teams are tied with total points at the end of the tournament a sudden victory play-off will take place (4 hands will be played).
MEDALS
Gold, silver, and bronze medals will be awarded for first, second, and third place, respectively. Medals will be presented immediately following the event or at a central location at a predetermined time.
CRIBBAGE
Players can take part in both the partner event and the singles event..
EVENT CLASSIFICATION
TEAM: ONE classification – teams of two, (two males, two females, or a mixed team). Each region is allowed to send 6 teams, 12 people.
MINIMUM # OF ENTRIES RECOMMENDED
Team: 10
Individual: 20
RULES & REGULATIONS
Rules on Cribbage as printed in Hoyle’s Rules of Games, Third Revised Edition, edited by Morehead and Mott-Smith will apply with the following amendments:
CRIBBAGE COURTESIES
OFFICIALS
There will be a head judge identified at the start of the tournament. Score sheets will be picked up after every game.
EQUIPMENT
Cards, crib boards and score sheets will be provided by the Host Community.
TYPE OF DRAW
A total of 8 games will be played, against 8 sets of opponents. After every game, team “A” will move. Highest scores after 8 games will be declared the winners.
TIE BREAKING SYSTEM
If two teams are tied with total points at the end of the tournament a sudden victory play-off will take place, a sudden victory game will be played.
MEDALS
Gold, silver, and bronze medals will be awarded for first, second, and third place respectively. All members of the winning teams will receive a medal. Medals will be presented immediately following the event or at a central location at a predetermined time.
DUPLICATE BRIDGE (PARTNER EVENT)
EVENT CLASSIFICATION
ONE classification – teams of two (two males, two females, or a mixed team).
MINIMUM # OF ENTRIES RECOMMENDED: 10 Teams
RULES & REGULATIONS
Bonus 500 for vulnerable game
300 for not vulnerable game
50 points for part score
50 for each trick – not vulnerable
100/trick if vulnerable
100 for down 1
300 for down 2
500 for down 3
800 for down 4
1100 for down 5, etc
200 for down 1
500 for down 2
800 for down 3, etc
Bonused for making a doubled contract 50.
Small, not vulnerable 500
Small, vulnerable 750
Grand, not vulnerable 1000
Grand, vulnerable 1500
OFFICIALS
There will be an American Contract Bridge League (ACBL) Director who will do the scoring and make all rulings on any fractions such as reneges, lead and bid out of turn, etc, according to ACBL Laws of Duplicate Bridge. The Director should be called if any infractions occurs. Volunteers will be there to assign seats, pick up scores, etc
EQUIPMENT
Equipment will be supplied by the Host Committee or arranged with the Director (ie. Computer for scoring purposes).
TYPE OF DRAW
A total of at least 22 hands will be played if the movement allows, usually with 2 or 3 boards per round. Mitchell movement (North-South pairs stationary) should be used unless there are insufficient pairs when the Howell movement should be used. Bridge is a timed event. For 2 boards the time limit is 15 minutes, for 3 boards it is 20 minutes.
TIE BREAKING SYSTEM
If 2 pairs are tied in match points, the tie will be broken according to ACBL Duplicate Bridge rules.
MEDALS
Gold, silver, and bronze medals will be awarded for first, second, and third place, respectively. Medals will be presented immediately following the event or at a central location at a predetermined time.
WHIST
(PARTNER EVENT)
EVENT CLASSIFICATION
ONE classification – teams of two, (two males, two females, or a mixed team).
Each region is allowed to send 6 teams, 12 people.
MINIMUM # OF ENTRIES RECOMMENDED: 10 Teams
RULES & REGULATIONS:
OFFICIALS
There will be a head judge identified at the start of the tournament. Score sheets will be picked up after the 6th round.
EQUIPMENT
Cards and score sheets will be provided by the Host Committee.
TYPE OF DRAW
A total of 30 hands will be played, against 6 sets of opponents, (6X5 hands = 30 hands). High score after 30 hands (6 games) will be declared the winner.
TIE BREAKING SYSTEM
If two teams are tied with total points at the end of the tournament a sudden victory play-off will take place, 5 hands will be played.
In the case of a three-way tie, a round-robin format will be used to break the tie. Teams will play one hand of No Trump.
MEDALS
Gold, silver, and bronze medals will be awarded for first, second, and third place respectively. All members of the winning teams will receive a medal. Medals will be presented immediately following the event or at a central location at a predetermined time.