Of course, there are many elaborate combinations involving double three and four card runs, as well as triple runs, and quadruple runs. Remember fifteens are the result of any card combinations adding up to fifteen at the time. And reaching the exact total of 31 during the play of the hand results in a 2 point bonus . There are many scoring combinations with five cards during the counting phase of the hand. A lot of solid 4-card hands are dramatically improved by the Starter card.
Cribbage is a terrific, fast paced game with lots of strategy and technique.
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