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RULES AND PLAYOFF INFORMATION
1. Competitors may enter the playoff as doubles. Draw for opponent for first match; rotation thereafter.
2. The provisions of the Laws of Cribbage shall apply.
Also: Note the following rules:
One game of 121 points constitutes a match.
No penalty nor extra premium for a skunk. The winner of a match scores the points he or she has made in the hand. The loser scores as many points as he or she has made in the hand.
Cut for crib in each game. Lowest card wins the deal.
When counting, cards must be played face up on the table.
In the event of a misdeal, the dealer will deal again.
Jacks can be counted for pegging out if player's peg is past the 115th hole. This refers to Jacks that are "cut" only.
Any points missed cannot be counted once a player has finished moving his peg.
Suit in the hand counts four.
Suit in the hand plus the deck card counts five.
Suit in the crib plus the deck card counts five.
Suit in the crib only does not count.
Muggins will not be taken. (Missed points cannot be counted by the opponent).
3. Players keep track of their own scores after each game. Opponent must initial scorecard.
4. Where possible, a round robin tournament will be followed for the playoff and final. Winners will be declared according to the highest score. In case of a tie one game of 4 hands will be played to declare the winner.
TIE BREAKING
If at the end of a 4 hand match, teams are tied a fifth hand will be played to break the tie; if teams are tied after the fifth hand, there will be a cut of the cards to determine the winner. The team drawing the highest card will be declared the winner. Suit order progression from high to low will be spades, hearts, diamonds, clubs.