The game of Bridge developed quickly. First Bridge, then Auction Bridge, then Contract Bridge. For the past 70 years, however, it has been stagnating. Now the new millennium is here, I believe it is time for a reappraisal. I summarise my proposals below. Detailed arguments can be found at the pages indicated.
Suggestion 1:
Declarer should be the person who won the auction, NOT NECESSARILY the person who first called the winning denomination.
Suggestion 2: Undoubled overtricks should score HALF their standard trick value.
Suggestion 3: The minor and major suit trick scores should be interchanged: 30 for minors, 20 for majors. The 40 point trick in NTs should be at the 3 level.
Suggestion 4: One should be able to double one's own partner's contract.
Suggestion 5: Introduce a new bid called "Takeout"