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The irresistible combination of skill and luck as you race around the board has drawn people to cribbage for centuries. Now, Dan Barlow helps players reach the next level by taking them on a guided journey through the game. He offers tons of tips on everything from the basics (counting points and guessing an opponent’s hand) to pro maneuvers for choosing the opening lead, counter-pegging, and tossing aside danger cards. In addition to the expert advice, Barlow provides skill-building exercises, sample games to practice on, and information on tournaments and clubs where fans can share their passion for the game.

Dan Barlow began playing cribbage at the age of nine; 20 years later he won the National Open Cribbage Tournament. He went on to become a strategy columnist for Cribbage World and for the Microsoft Gaming Zone, and to write several books on cribbage. He lives in Pittsboro, North Carolina.