Rules, pegging and melds, scoring, and terminology for cribbage, pinochle, and whist.
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- What is the maximum score for a single cribbage hand?
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29 points
- How many cards does each player receive at the start of a cribbage hand?
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6 cards
- What is a crib in cribbage?
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An extra hand dealt to the dealer for scoring
- How many points is a pair in cribbage?
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2 points
- What is pegging in cribbage?
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Playing cards sequentially and scoring points during play
- How many points is a pair-royal (three of a kind) in cribbage?
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6 points
- What is His Nobs in cribbage?
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A Jack in your hand matching the starter card's suit, worth 1 point
- What does fifteen mean in cribbage scoring?
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Any combination of cards totaling 15 in value, worth 2 points
- What is a run in cribbage?
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Three or more cards in sequence, worth 1 point per card
- How many points is a double run of three cards in cribbage?
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8 points
- What is the cut in cribbage?
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The card turned over after the deck is cut before play begins
- How many points is a flush in cribbage?
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4 points in hand, 5 points if the starter also matches
- What is go in cribbage pegging?
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What a player says when unable to play a card without exceeding 31
- What is the traditional target score in cribbage?
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121 points
- How many cards are in a pinochle deck?
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48 cards (9 through Ace in all four suits, with two of each)