Cribbage Strategy

One strategy is to throw A, 2 or K, Q since only a single card (rather than two) can turn it into a run, and only a 3-point run at that. Of course, the best thing to throw to your opponent's crib is two cards that don't work together at all. No pairs, no adding to fifteen or five, no consecutive cards, and ideally not two cards of the same suit. A standard cribbage board usually comes with 3 different colors on the face of it with 121 holes in each color. It also contains three pegs of each color which are kept in the back of the board in a small compartment. A peg is used to keep track of the points that you have scored throughout the duration of the game.

Our Other Traditional Games Collection

Western Mah-Jong Sets and Accessories

We carry both Western and Chinese Style Mah-Jong sets, as well as a full range of Mah-Jong accessories including books, Mah-Jong racks, helper arms, and the official Mah-Jong rules card.

Backgammon Sets

We carry backgammon sets in a variety of sizes, from small roll up and magnetic travel backgammon sets to full-size backgammon sets or tournament sets in wood, vinyl, leather, and cork.

Backgammon Dice, Checkers, and Accessories

We have a large selection of backgammon accessories including backgammon dice and backgammon checkers to go with your backgammon set or table.

Go Sets and Accessories

There are an assortment of Go sets of various sizes and design, from smaller, practice go boards to full size standard go sets in both flat and folding variations.

Domino Sets - Double 6, Double 9, Double 12

We offer both jumbo and standard domino sets. We carry double six, double nine, double twelve, and even larger domino sets. There are also domino gift boxes, Mexican Train sets, and specialty wood dominos.

Checkers

We have checker sets in both American and European versions, as well as packaged checkers that can be purchased separately for use with a chess board.

Cribbage Sets

We have an extensive assortment of two, three, and four track cribbage sets as well as cribbage pegs and accessories, including sets made in the USA from American hardwoods.

Chinese Checkers

There are Chinese checker sets in a variety of sizes, from small, portable magnetic sets to oversized, jumbo, outdoor Chinese checker sets. We have Chinese checker sets with either peg pieces, or the more traditional marbles.

Chinese Chess and Shogi

We have Chinese Chess (Xiangqi) and Shogi Sets available for both travel and standard play.

Poker and Gambling Supplies

We carry a wide range of gambling supplies including poker tables, poker sets, craps, roulette, dice, dealer shoes, and other general gambling equipment and supplies.

Other Unique Games

Looking for something else? We have many other strategy games like chess that do not easily fit in to any other category. These games include rummy, mancala, shut the box, solitaire, and a large assortment of other games.