Bridgemate III Frequently Asked Questions

Here are the frequently asked questions regarding the Bridgemate III line. Heads up - prices MAY be coming down in July of 2026. We're working on it.

I understand they have their own batteries.  I see, you sell a charging case as part of the new upgrade. Is there another way to charge them?  

Yes, you can charge them using USB cables, but this takes a lot longer than the charging case. Usually overnight depending how much charge was left.

You need a power source and cable for each unit you are charging.

Is that the only size charging station?  

Currently the only charging station is shown on our website. As of this FAQ ( April 2026) no other was in development.

 Somewhere I saw a mention of battery life before charging?  

Once fully charged:

Battery power is essential in today's life. Bridgemate III is powered by a high-capacity 40Wh internal battery, providing enough energy for 15 to 20 full sessions on a single charge. Creative charge solutions through the dedicated charge case makes recharging simple and effortless.

 Can the batteries be replaced?  How long do they need to charge? 

The Bridgemate Developer advises:

Lithium ion battery packs have an estimated life of 8 to 10 years, this also applies to the BM3 battery pack, provided they have been taken properly care of (store them at room temperature, no exposure to excessive high or low temperatures, don’t let them sit at 0% battery power, etc).

Battery packs can be easily replaced, and the user can do this themself.

Recharging depends on how much power needs to be replaced. We don’t have times, but it seems that after several games have been run, it takes about 3 to 5 hours to recharge. 

How do the two systems (old and new bridgemates) interact?   

The Bridgemate III Server works seamlessly with Bridgemate Control Software and supports mixed sessions using both Bridgemate II and Bridgemate III terminals. Clubs can transition at their own pace, running both systems side by side without disruption. 

We are a small club, not for profit, is there any way to acquire these at a lower retail price?

If you pay by e-transfer as opposed to credit card, you do save 1.5%.

If you have someone pick up the order from us in The Edmonton/St. Albert area, you save shipping costs as well as provincial taxes as only the 5% G S T is applied.

We also have a free bridge book promotion: The first one is free at $125, and you get another for each $1000.00 thereafter. Each bridge book is new and has a value of $25 - $35 CDN. As noted at the top of this posting, wait for news in July 2026 regarding pricing.