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In this modern day of technology many people prefer online
games as opposed to using physical components such as playing cards, boards
and pegs. Not to worry. Online Cribbage games can be easily found via
a simple Google search.
There are numerous free Cribbage downloads available as
well as some that require a purchase. The major difference between free
games and those for sell is related to the graphics and features available.
In most cases the differences are minimal. Yes, the above paragraph used
the word ‘downloads’. The advantage to downloading a game is that you
can play them even if you are not connected to the internet. This is especially
helpful if your connection to the internet is via dial up. Game downloads
are usually small files and you will be relying on the speed of your computer’s
processor – not the speed of your internet connection.
If you have a high speed internet connection then you may
not be concerned about downloading the game. Playing online offers the
opportunity to play against other people who can be anywhere in the world.
There are two basic variations of Online Cribbage: 6-card
Cribbage and 5-card Cribbage. Opponents are from various locations worldwide.
Six Card Cribbage is played with two people using a standard
52-card pack. Card values are as follows:
• Ace = 1 point
• 2 – 9 = Face value
• 10, Jack, Queen, King = 10 points
The object of the game is to be the first to score 121 points.
Usually several deals are needed to reach that goal. Points can be scored
in three ways:
• During the play
• Occurring in the player’s hand
• In the cards discarded before the play (the crib)
The main combinations of scoring cards are:
• 15
• Pair
• Royal Pair
• Double Royal Pair
• Run
In Five Card Cribbage each player is dealt 5 cards and the
remainder of the deck is placed face down. The Pone is awarded 3 points
at the start of the game. And the goal is to reach 61 points. During a
single hand the total pip value of the cards played by both players must
not exceed 31.
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