Peg & Pine

Deal six cards each. Choose two to set aside; all four set-aside cards make the dealer’s crib. The dealer alternates each hand.

During pegging, alternate playing a card without taking the count over 31. Make 15 or 31 for 2 points; pairs score 2, three alike 6, four alike 12. A consecutive run of at least three ranks scores its length, even if played out of order. When nobody can play, the last player earns 1 for “go” (unless 31 scored 2) and the count resets. The final card also earns 1.

After all cards are played, count the non-dealer’s hand, the dealer’s hand, then the crib, each with the starter. Each combination summing to 15 scores 2, each pair 2, each run its length. A four-card hand flush scores 4, or 5 with the starter; a crib flush needs all five cards. A jack matching the starter’s suit scores 1 for “nobs.” Cutting a jack gives the dealer 2. First to the target wins immediately.

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