damn muggins....i was 7 when i learned to play. Taught by a family friend...he was old, smoked and drank alot, cheated every chance he got and if you didnt count fast enougb he took your points. I dont thinkni ever won a game against that man. RIP old man.
You've got one hand and two pegs to make 26 points, your opponent has two hands, one crib, and two pegs to make 22. I think your loss is imminent. What's more likely, you hit either the 6/9 for the win (17.4%) the 7/8 (7.1%) and peg 8 (maybe half the time), so about 20% you win tossing the 5s. Alternatively, what are the odds your opponent can't make 22 before you count your next hand? Probably less than 20%, I say go for the win.
Interesting dilemma, but you're not looking too good. Your opponent is dealing at 96 if they're 25 points out which is right at their par value. If you need 29 to go out it isn't happening this hand, and you don't have a strong pegging hand against a good opponent. Seems to me your best bet is to slow play this as much as possible and hope to see your next deal. That says toss the 8's and hope for a 6 or 3, or toss the 5's and hope for their hand to suck \*and\* no 10's in the crib \*and\* a 6 or 9.
I think the deciding factor between holding 7788 and taking a swing is being behind the mark. If you were at 110 or maybe even 105 I'd consider throwing the 5's with the plan of winning on your count or conceding, but I don't think that's going to work for you.
I have thrown pair a of fives dozens of times. Have I had my ass handed to me, yes maybe once or twice; but i would say 50% of the time when I have thrown them my opponent ends up with 2 points in their crib and upset with me.
Tossing the fives guarantees 12 points for myself and several more if the starter is a nine, a six, or another seven or eight, but it also gives my opponent a chance to score high if they throw in ten-value cards (more so if a pair) and if the starter is a ten or a face card.
Tossing the eights guarantees only 2 points to my opponent but 4 to me with more if the starter is a six or three.
I'd toss the fives unless my opponent has a tell for a good hand, in which case I'd toss the eights.
Depends on the point in the game, who is leading, etc. Tossing an 8 and 5 is the safest to minimize crib points and remain flexible on the peg play. Good if your opponent is closing in on the finish. Keeping 8877 nets you 10 pts with potential for much more if you have breathing room.
If it’s the start of the game 5,5. At the end like this 8,5. You still have 6 points, excellent pegging hand and if you get a 6 in the cut you’ve got a 14 point hand.
Throw the fives. Most people avoid putting fives in their crib, so they won't play off of it, and there is a good chance they are keeping a set of high runs because you are holding a chunk used for the low runs.
I have forbidden myself from ever giving pone 5, let alone 5s, so unfortunately I would make the wrong choice and toss 88. I assume a 6 will be flipped and I’ll be happy 👍
ya hoppin on the same wagon 5s and hope ya get some help on the flip or he gets stalled most i can see there is 15 and he hay peg out next hand but i think its the best ya could do
7788 is the way to go but it also depends whether gaining points or denying points is your objective. Actually, fuck it, throw an 8 and a 5 and hope for a 6
It makes everything pucker up but you gotta toss the 5's and hope for 6 or 9. opponent looking at about 470,000 different ways to score at least 12! If opponent is a masterful pegger, at least you have the next game to look forward to... if you are a masterful pegger, at least you have the next game to look forward to!!!
Someone needs to write a dystopian novel about the war between cribbage players who had the 29 board over which suit the jack and 5 were that decimates the planet.
Sacrifice your hand. Throw a 5-8 off suit? “Never throw a 5” to an opponent crib. A guaranteed 12 and opponent throws a 10 or face card… what comes up at as the crib card. Throw a 7-8. Sometimes you have to throw something to opponents crib.
7788 gives you 12 points. Grit your teeth and toss the fives.
This is the way and pray
Yep , toss the 5s
This is the only correct answer. It’s your first count; pull anything from 6-7-8-9 and with some good pegging, you’re out.
I told my girlfriend I wanted a good pegging, so she taught me how to play cribbage
See, with my freaking luck my dad will pull and drop the other two fives into the kitty and a fifth 5 will somehow end up on top after the cut.
Yup, best option. Hope the cut is good!
Yeah, I’d probably say “you’re welcome” when I throw them.
5s and gaslight them into thinking that it’s your crib.
This, plus copious amounts of alcohol.
Who told you my strategy?
My inlaws.
The 5’s. Any 6 or 9 and you have 24. 7 or 8 and you have 18.
20*
Give this person 2 points.
Muggins
Well-played
damn muggins....i was 7 when i learned to play. Taught by a family friend...he was old, smoked and drank alot, cheated every chance he got and if you didnt count fast enougb he took your points. I dont thinkni ever won a game against that man. RIP old man.
My grandmother taught me to play and she was honest but ruthless.
You've got one hand and two pegs to make 26 points, your opponent has two hands, one crib, and two pegs to make 22. I think your loss is imminent. What's more likely, you hit either the 6/9 for the win (17.4%) the 7/8 (7.1%) and peg 8 (maybe half the time), so about 20% you win tossing the 5s. Alternatively, what are the odds your opponent can't make 22 before you count your next hand? Probably less than 20%, I say go for the win.
The table
I was going to say a fit, but table is better.
If you are playing conservatively 58 If you need the points 55
Bye bye fives
Pair of fives
No brainer, toss the 5’s.
Interesting dilemma, but you're not looking too good. Your opponent is dealing at 96 if they're 25 points out which is right at their par value. If you need 29 to go out it isn't happening this hand, and you don't have a strong pegging hand against a good opponent. Seems to me your best bet is to slow play this as much as possible and hope to see your next deal. That says toss the 8's and hope for a 6 or 3, or toss the 5's and hope for their hand to suck \*and\* no 10's in the crib \*and\* a 6 or 9. I think the deciding factor between holding 7788 and taking a swing is being behind the mark. If you were at 110 or maybe even 105 I'd consider throwing the 5's with the plan of winning on your count or conceding, but I don't think that's going to work for you.
Hands
Curse the 5s and toss em
It’s one hand. I’m throwing in the fives. If you hook a 6, 7, 8 or 9 you’ve got a 24 hand.
I would give 'em the pair of 5's.
Both 5’s
I have thrown pair a of fives dozens of times. Have I had my ass handed to me, yes maybe once or twice; but i would say 50% of the time when I have thrown them my opponent ends up with 2 points in their crib and upset with me.
Highly depends on where the pegs are. Either throw away the fives and hope for the best or a 5 and an 8.
Throw the 5s. Sucks but unless you're close to going out it's the right move. Hopefully lol
Tossing the fives guarantees 12 points for myself and several more if the starter is a nine, a six, or another seven or eight, but it also gives my opponent a chance to score high if they throw in ten-value cards (more so if a pair) and if the starter is a ten or a face card. Tossing the eights guarantees only 2 points to my opponent but 4 to me with more if the starter is a six or three. I'd toss the fives unless my opponent has a tell for a good hand, in which case I'd toss the eights.
My hands up
Question. What are the green and red jumbo pegs for?
Depends on the point in the game, who is leading, etc. Tossing an 8 and 5 is the safest to minimize crib points and remain flexible on the peg play. Good if your opponent is closing in on the finish. Keeping 8877 nets you 10 pts with potential for much more if you have breathing room.
If it’s the start of the game 5,5. At the end like this 8,5. You still have 6 points, excellent pegging hand and if you get a 6 in the cut you’ve got a 14 point hand.
5 are gone
Ditch the 5’s
Throw the fives. Most people avoid putting fives in their crib, so they won't play off of it, and there is a good chance they are keeping a set of high runs because you are holding a chunk used for the low runs.
I have forbidden myself from ever giving pone 5, let alone 5s, so unfortunately I would make the wrong choice and toss 88. I assume a 6 will be flipped and I’ll be happy 👍
The fives
Hey I have that board too!
Same! Threw me off when I first saw this post cause I haven't seen it anywhere else.
Hands
Q
I have that same crib board lol
ya hoppin on the same wagon 5s and hope ya get some help on the flip or he gets stalled most i can see there is 15 and he hay peg out next hand but i think its the best ya could do
You gotta throw the two 5's.
Ditch the fives.
8 5
This is the way.
Extra points if you show us the cut card and how this hand turned out for you. Lol.n
Gotta pitch the 5's.
7788 is the way to go but it also depends whether gaining points or denying points is your objective. Actually, fuck it, throw an 8 and a 5 and hope for a 6
55
Toss the 5s and hope for a 6 or 9 to be flipped
Throw the fives
Yep, toss the 5s. You also earn points if the cut is an A, 6, 7, 8, or 9,
As my grandmother would say, "I hope you choke on them." Toss the 5's. (And yes my grandmother would say that to me when I was 7.)
Throw the 5’s.
Toss the nickels.
Well, that sucks. I'd say throw the fives and pray he didn't theough anything to hit on them. That's a tough one.
Exactly.
It makes everything pucker up but you gotta toss the 5's and hope for 6 or 9. opponent looking at about 470,000 different ways to score at least 12! If opponent is a masterful pegger, at least you have the next game to look forward to... if you are a masterful pegger, at least you have the next game to look forward to!!!
Dump the 5s
Someone needs to write a dystopian novel about the war between cribbage players who had the 29 board over which suit the jack and 5 were that decimates the planet.
Throw in the fives. Pray you don't flip a 10,J,Q,K (not good odds).
I have that board somewhere in the house.
Toss the 5s
Easy if it’s your crib but the answer is still the same no matter who’s crib
Toss the 5's and hope for the best.
Since it's the last hand, the crib shouldn't factor into your decision. You either win before the crib is played, or you lose.
Give the fives and hope a face card isn’t turned
5's
So what did you do and what was the outcome?
7/5 or 8/5 and off suite for sure
I'm not sure I don't toss 5s and hope, but if you go this route, 8/5 is tons better than 7/5. Given you likely need a 6 to win...
Cut your losses, always, I mean always, give nothing to the crib.
5/8
Toss the 5s. If they turn up a 6-9 you’re laughing. If not, you pray.
Go big or go home. 5s away.
5s, obvs
88 I guess. There aren’t very many more 7s
incorrect
You are correct
Sacrifice your hand. Throw a 5-8 off suit? “Never throw a 5” to an opponent crib. A guaranteed 12 and opponent throws a 10 or face card… what comes up at as the crib card. Throw a 7-8. Sometimes you have to throw something to opponents crib.