Acol at BBO - Howto ...

You are always welcome to join us here in the Acol Club for a visit.
Take a look at the list of tables, and the players, then come a little closer - to kibitz the play.
Or click on an empty seat and play a few hands.

But, if there are no empty seats and you have kibbed enough and want to play, then -

Start a New Table.

Click the "Start New Table" button at the bottom of the tables list.

The "New table options" window will open up.

Fill it in as you like - you are the host - you are the boss.

You will usually play 'Duplicate IMPs", but other common choices are 'Duplicate MPs' and 'Rubber' - your choice.

You can add a description for the table. Other players will see that description when they hover over your table.

You can allow (or not) kibitzers and, if you do allow them you can allow (or not) them to chat with the players at the table. You will usually tick both boxes.

You can allow players and kibitzers to just join your table at will, or you can force them to ask your permission.
You will usually want a good reason to do either of those things.