Comment by ahgamut

One of the comments in the OP:

   I believe the problem is that bridge in the US (not true in some other countries) lacks a "critical mass" of 20 and 30 somethings.

I like to play bridge, but all the people I have asked in my age group (the 20 and 30 somethings) say bridge is a game their (grand)parents (used to) play. I am not sure how bridge can be introduced as a fun hobby without the face-to-face aspect, because compared to other online games it does seem a bit monotone.