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- Don't start a play with a 5 or a 10-value card, because if you do, you give your opponent the opportunity to score 2 points by playing to 15.
- Try to lead your opponent during play. For example, if you start with a 7, your opponent could play an 8 for 15 and score 2 points. By leading, you can play a 9 to score 3 points for a Run.
- In a play, leading from a Pair is a good strategy. For example, if you have a Pair, you can lead by playing one of the cards of that Pair. If your opponent plays a matching card, you can play your other Pair for Three of a Kind and score 6 points.
- Place valuable cards in your crib such as a Pair or two cards of a Run.
- When it's your opponent's crib, discard carefully. Avoid giving your opponent any cards that can add up to 15 easily, such as a 5 or 10-value cards.
- Try to discard varying cards in different suits to your opponent's crib. This strategy can deprive your opponent of Runs and of the opportunity of adding up to 15. For example, if your opponent's crib has a 9 and 7, don't throw out an 8 into their crib. This would give them a score of 5 points: 3 points for a run and 2 points for 15.
- Towards the end of the game, keep low cards in your hand so you'll have more opportunities to score Go points.
Zoner Tips:
One of my favorite Cribbage
strategies is to watch for three-card combinations of 15, especially those that contain two of one unit, such as 4-4-7, 3-3-9, or A-7-7. For example, if I am dealt 4-4-7-7-9-10, I will keep the two 4s and two 7s and gladly risk putting 9-10 (two consecutive numbers) in my opponent's crib. I have at least 8 points in my hand, and can augment my total with a favorable starter card. The best starter to get in this situation would be a third 4, which would produce a total of 20 points for me. A third 7 gives me 16 points, while an 8 would make for 12 points and an Ace would produce 10 points. I watch for these combinations when they come up, and take advantage of them. I have even gotten away with risky plays like giving my opponent a Jack and 10 in his crib, while keeping a strong combination. --
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