Cribbage, or crib, is a twoplayer card game that includes playing and arranging cards in order to earn points It can be modified to accommodate three or four players Cribbage is distinguished by several characteristics: the cribbage board used for keeping score, the eponymous crib, box, or kitty (in some parts of Canada), a different hand counting for the dealer, two different scoring stages (the play as well as the show), and a distinctive scoring system that entails points for groups of cards totaling fifteen It has been called Britains national card game and is the only one that may be lawfully played in licensed premises (pubs and clubs) without prior permission from the local authority The game has minimal rules yet has an infinite number of intricacies throughout play, which explains its continued attraction and popularity Tactical play differs according to the cards played by ones opponent, the number of cards remaining in the pack that will improve ones hand, and ones position on the board A game can be determined by a few points 8212 or even a single point 8212 and the advantage frequently goes to an experienced player who employs strategy, which includes calculating odds and making decisions depending on players relative positions on the board This book is what you need to learn the various terms, the rules, and strategy to win your opponent