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254 CRIBBAGE. |
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ciously, each should put out for the crib: then suppose a knave turned up, for
which A and B score....................... 2
C begins with a four.
B pairs the same, and sets up ............... 2
D makes a pair-royal......................... 6
A the double pair-royal...................... 12
C then follows with a three.
B pairs that also............................... 2
D makes another pair-royal ................. 6
A the double ditto, and end hole............ 13
C goes on with a seven, which
B likewise pairs................................ 2
D plays the third seven ...................... 6
A the fourth seven, and end hole again .... 13 C now plays the six.
B pairs it....................................... 2
D makes the pair-royal again................ 6
A the double ditto, and end hole............ 13
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For the method of playing four-hand Cribbage, see p. 256. |
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ODDS OF THE GAME.
The chances of points in a hand are calculated at more than 4, and under 5 : and those to be gained in play are reckoned 2 to the dealer, and 1 to the adversarj'', making in all about 6 on the average throughout the game ; and the probability of those in the crib are estimated at 5 ; so that each player ought to make 16 in two deals, and onward in the same proportion to the end of the game ; by which it appears, that the first dealer has rather the advantage, supposing the cards to run equal, and the players to be equally |
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