Had I known about Whist, I may have learned it prior to Bridge. I would suggest to first-time card players to master Whist and then tackle Bridge. The good news is the desktop Master Series Bundle contains both Bridge and Whist plus three other programs. Like Bridge, Whist is also a game played with friends, with the Classic option a perfect segway to Bridge. The Importance of Partnership Play and Trick Taking while playing with actual cards is a Bridge essential. I received Whist in my bundle but would recommend it as a stand-alone program.