Cribbage discard calculator

Which four cards to keep, and which two to throw to the crib.

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How the discard calculator works

For each of the 15 ways to keep four cards, it scores your hand with every one of the 46 cards that could be cut as the starter and averages the results. That is an exact average, not a simulation.

It counts your hand only. Two things it leaves to you:

• Whose crib it is. On your own deal, the two cards you throw score for you, so a pair or a 5 is a good throw. On your opponent's deal, keep fives, pairs and cards that make 15 out of the crib.
• Pegging. Low cards (aces to fours) are useful in the play, especially for the non-dealer.

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