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How to Play

Game Overview

Cross-Cribbage is a strategic card game that combines elements of traditional Cribbage with a grid-based placement system. Players take turns placing cards on a 5x5 grid to create scoring combinations.

Setup

• Each player receives 14 cards from a standard 52-card deck.

• A cut card is placed in the center of the 5x5 grid.

• Each player must donate 2 cards to the "crib" which belongs to the dealer.

Gameplay

• Players take turns placing one card at a time on the grid.

• Cards can only be placed on empty spaces.

• The goal is to create scoring combinations in rows, columns, and diagonals.

• After all cards are placed, scores are calculated.

Scoring

• Pairs: 2 points

• Three of a kind: 6 points

• Four of a kind: 12 points

• Run of 3: 3 points

• Run of 4: 4 points

• Run of 5: 5 points

• Flush (all same suit): 5 points

• 15s (cards adding to 15): 2 points