Comments on: How to Play Cribbage

on 9/25/2008 Hi. I'm not a cribbage player, just checking to see how it's played. I think Shushus is correct, because 3 cards of the same rank form into 3 pairs. AH-AD-AC can be formed into AH-AD, AH-AC, and AD-AC, 3 pairs, @ 2 points each = 6 points. 4 of the same rank can be formed into 6 combinations: AH-AD-AC-AS can be formed as AH-AD, AH-AC, AH-AS, AD-AC, AD-AS, and AC-AS. At 2 points each, that makes 12 points.

on 7/22/2008 Sorry Shushus - 3 of a kind DOES NOT mean 3 different pairs... it means 3 of one number e.g. AH-AD-AS or 8D-8C-8H., this is called a royal pair. This is much more difficult to get than a simple pair so it is worth 6 points. Similarly, 4 of a kind - called a double royal pair - is so hard to get that it is worth 12 points.
It is IMPOSSIBLE to get 3 different pairs in one hand because you can only score from your 4 cards plus the turn-up. the crib counts as a SEPARATE hand.
-Rhiannon

on 3/17/2008 3 of a kind means 3 different pairs each 2 points, 6 pts total

on 11/22/2005 When the other person lays down a card and you lay down the same card, move your peg 2 spaces.

on 11/22/2005 1. Face cards count as ten points, all others count their actual value
2. The following combinations count for points during play of hand(s):

When cumulative total of cards played is 15 = 2 points.
2 matching cards played in sequence = 2 points.
3 of a kind = 6 points.
3 cards in sequence (don't have to be same suit) = 3 points.
4 cards in sequence = 4 points.
As already mentioned; 1 point for last play closest to 31 total points (without going over) and 2 points if able to play a card that brings play total to exactly 31.
If players still have cards to play, start another play until all cards are used.

Special counts in the hand after play:
3 cards in sequence + a pair = 8 points.
Additional points can be scored, depending on the cards in the doubled run. Example: 4,5,5,6. There would be 8 points (as above) plus 4 points for 2 sets of cards totaling to 15.
A pair scores 2 points. 3 of a kind is 3 points.

To achieve a good score try to save any of the following:
Combinations that add to 15.
2 or 3 of a kind.
Runs of 3 or 4.
3 card run, with one value doubled.
Aces can be useful in play - to score the 31 point.

on 11/22/2005 When you are deciding which cards to choose for your hand, if it's your crib - make sure you put cards in that will give you points (such as a pair, or 7 and 8). It's also a good idea to keep a card that you can "peg" with in your hand (an ace or a two). When you are leading the count, try not to lead with a 10 or a 5. When someone reaches 15, they get 2 points, and there is a good chance they will have one of those two cards.

on 11/22/2005 Also, when playing cards and a run (i.e 6,7,8) is created move you peg the number of cards for the run. 3 holes for a three card run, 4 for a four card run, etc.

on 11/22/2005 Move your peg forward two holes if you matched the other player's card such as one player put down a Jack, then you played a Jack. Also if the first player put down any card and you put down a card to equal 15, you would move your peg forward two.