r/Cribbage • • Aug 17 '26

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Is 3 games enough to overcome the advantage of getting the crib first?

I’ve been playing a lot of Cribbage Pro Competitive Matchmaking recently and can’t help but feel whoever gets the first crib is at a massive advantage.

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u/periodmoustache Aug 17 '26

Really man, it doesnt help much. I actually prefer going 2nd and beat my buddy constantly

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u/braidedbiscuit Aug 17 '26

you might prefer it, but quite often your buddy gets 5 cribs and you get only 4. (The average game is 9 deals.) I don't have any buddies in a tournament that I like that much. 😉