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Cribbage is a game that can easily be learned. It is fun and entertaining.
Part of the appeal seems to be that both skill and luck are needed. For
that reason a beginner can often win at the game. However, without skill
one soon finds that there is much more to this game than luck alone. As
the game begins each player must deposit cards into the crib. There are
strategies to determining which cards will be will your best choice for
this.
Tips:
• If you are dealt a high scoring four-card sequence of cards, (such
as 5,6,7,8) keep them and put the other two in the crib
• If it is your crib you will want to put scoring cards (such as pairs
and cards that total 15) into the crib --- but be sure you are left with
a reasonable hand. It’s usually wise to put mid-range cards into your
own crib
• Put high and low cards in your opponent’s crib – keeping in mind how
many start cards will be good for the different choices of cards to retain.
Also consider how many various start cards can combine the cards you discard
into the crib After the crib is set up the play begins. * During the play
begin with a card that counts less than 5 so that your opponent does not
have an opportunity to peg an immediate 15.
• As plays continue and you near the end of the game your strategies
will change. Scoring order can have a great influence on the cards you
discard and your decisions in play. If you only need a few points to win
then you obviously do not need a high-scoring hand. Your goal should be
to keep cards that will permit you to win during the play-out.
• The dealer and the non-dealer must use different strategies throughout
the game. When the end of the game is close if the dealer is within 5
– 10 points from winning his opponent needs to score points quickly. He
may have to risk getting help from the start card for a high-scoring hand.
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