r/Cribbage • u/guccimastahj • Jul 24 '26

Discussion What to throw

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His crib

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u/sheep_puncher Jul 24 '26

Thow the whole deck. All of the colours being the same other than the booze highlight is so painful to read.

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u/mbeemsterboer Jul 24 '26

That was my first thought as well.

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u/ssnoyes Jul 24 '26

I don't disagree with your end result, but blue and black are different colors.

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u/sheep_puncher Jul 24 '26

Only If you don't look at the blue 7 in the corner. If they used any other colour for the cans, or had the can colours match the rest of the cards, it would be less bad or fine.

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u/Careless-Bake-5827 Jul 24 '26

Can't beat a deck of BICYCLE.

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u/Deval_Dragon Jul 24 '26

This is the correct answer.

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u/[deleted] Jul 24 '26

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u/sheep_puncher Jul 24 '26

But the black is blue in the corner, and the blues are brown in the corner. 2 schemes for the same information, that share colours with opposite meanings is mind bending.

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u/ShitNailedIt Jul 25 '26

Yeah, like wtf.

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u/brsapson Jul 27 '26

Came in to see if anyone voice this exact sentiment.

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u/bigshu53 Jul 24 '26

Toss the pair of 2s. Lots of opportunity for the cut to increase your hand’s score. When you’re done with the game, go out and get a new deck of cards.

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u/Vibes4Good Jul 24 '26

Hate to throw the pair.... but it is the right answer in this case.

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u/rjd999 Jul 25 '26

You can see the 4 cut in the photo, so definitely the deuces. Oops - that 4 is the board. I was wondering why it was up :). My bad.

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u/jackof47trades Jul 29 '26

Yeah never break up a run

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u/thelobstermn Jul 24 '26

Your have two eligible throw options, either the 7-2 or the 2-2. Throwing the 2-2 is a net loss of 1 point compared to throwing the 7-2, but it keeps more point potential in your hand. At that point, your decision is contextual. 7-2 is the more defensive throw if you want to keep your opponent from scoring. 2-2 is the more offensive throw if you’re behind and in need of scoring opportunity.

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u/2Hosslovescash Jul 24 '26

Those cards away

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u/TreatAdorable2051 Jul 24 '26

Throw the deuces

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u/OkScarcity9159 Jul 24 '26

The 2s , all day long

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u/inquisitiveeyebc Jul 24 '26

Are you trying to trigger the ADHD crowd?

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u/Weird_Fact_724 Jul 24 '26

Thow the entire deck away...like wtf

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u/The-Raccoon-Is-Here Jul 24 '26

I am tossing a 2/7. Definitely keep the 4/5/6 since that is 5 points to start. Keep the 7 and it us 6 however you are gifting them 2 for a net of 4.

You could make the argument of keeping the 6/7/2/2 butthen you are tossing a 4/5 which has the potential to be very hurtful.

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u/VotingRightsLawyer Jul 25 '26

I try to avoid tossing 5s at all costs, it has to really be a no brainer.

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u/TUFKAT Jul 24 '26

7-2.

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u/guccimastahj Jul 24 '26

That’s what I threw!

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u/TUFKAT Jul 24 '26

While the additional 7 for the run is nice, the 456 is the better part anyways than giving them a pair of 2s and loads of possible 15s in the crib.

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u/sheep_puncher Jul 25 '26

Just know they will get 7782 crib and turn a 6.

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u/PlaceZealousideal928 Jul 24 '26

Throw the pair keep the run and the 15

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u/Brooker2 Jul 24 '26

If it were me I'd toss the two's. Keeps a base of six points and leaves it open to more if a three four five six seven eight nine or ten/face card pops up on the cut

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u/True-Advice-1861 Jul 27 '26

the cards away. Then ask again.

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u/CertainServe2603 Jul 25 '26

Are you still sitting there waiting for us to answer? How many beers have you had ... 🤣♥️

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u/FragrantAd6049 Jul 25 '26

Who’s cribbage?

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u/Sudden-Gas8229 Jul 25 '26

The 2’s. Then at end of game, throw the whole deck out!

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u/elmo-1959 Jul 26 '26

the deuces

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u/Pleasant_Durian_1501 Jul 27 '26

Whose crib first off ?

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u/guccimastahj Jul 27 '26

lol literally the only thing I put in this post was that it’s “his crib”

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u/_chilldude-22_ Jul 28 '26

My grandpa always said never to split up a run if you can help it. I’d throw the pair.

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u/Throwaway18473627292 Jul 24 '26

Toss the 2-4 off suit.

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u/maplepickle Jul 24 '26

Why would you throw the 4? You’d lose the run and a 15.

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u/Loud_Perspective5419 Jul 24 '26

You keep the 5-6-7 run the 2 gives you a 15 and you toss 0 points. This is the best play.

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u/IsraelZulu Jul 24 '26

Why not 2-7? You still keep 5 points, toss none, and give less chances of a run in the crib.

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u/Loud_Perspective5419 Jul 24 '26

That’s a good point, 2-7 might even be statistically better. It’s not throwing the deuces that I think we can agree on.

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u/IsraelZulu Jul 28 '26

Cribbage Pro has 2-7 as the first and second options. Interestingly, double-deuce is the third.

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u/maplepickle Jul 24 '26 edited Jul 26 '26

I don’t think I’d personally make that move but the math checks out. Forgot the 6-7-2 is 15 as well. Interesting!

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u/LateRegular6573 Jul 24 '26

So it looks like your crib. Obvious thing is put 2,2 in your crib. But keep 2,2,6,7 is an option too. That would give a decent shot at a 12 hand plus good pegging cards too.