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Cribbage: How to Play and Win

by Frank Buttler

A practical guide to cribbage, from first deal to advanced decisions

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A practical guide to cribbage, from first deal to advanced decisions

Frank Buttler’s guide is structured in two parts: an introduction to cribbage for newcomers, followed by a more extensive section on the game’s finer strategic points. It covers both the original five-card form and the now more common six-card version, addressing the many card combinations that shape play. Tabular examples break down decisions at each stage, including ways to assess hands and pursue stronger winning chances. The book presents cribbage as a game of calculation, memory, and tactical choices, with computer-checked examples supporting its explanations.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • New players seeking a step-by-step introduction to cribbage
  • Experienced cribbage players interested in strategic combinations
  • Card-game players who value worked examples and tabular guidance

Themes

Cribbage rulesFive-card and six-card variantsCard combinationsGame strategyMemory and calculation

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Book overview

Improve your memory - challenge your gameplay skills!

Thought to have been invented in the 17th century, cribbage remains one of the oldest and most popular card games for two or more players. The book is in two parts, the first introducing the game to those who have never played it before, and the second, much larger, part explaining the intricacies of the game to more experienced players and giving guidance to improve the chances of winning.

Both the original five-card game and the more modern six-card variety are described in detail, and the authors demonstrate how to gain the maximum advantage from any of the countless card combinations possible during play. Numerous examples are included to illustrate the subtleties of each stage of the game, written in easily understood tabular form and checked by computer programs.
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