Killer Cribbage written by Dan Barlow the“1980 National Open Cribbage Tournament Champion”. Published by Puzzle Write Press, an impression of Sterling Publishing. Copyright “2009”; ISBN 978-1-4027-6631-2

Killer Cribbage by: Dan Barlow is actually a compilation of Dan Barlow’s first two books; Winning Cribbage Tips and Play Cribbage to Win. Both of these books, which are now out of print, were also published by Sterling Publishing.

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No flowery phrases here. Barlow gives us a no nonsense read, suitable for both beginners and advanced cribbage players. The first section of the book covers the anatomy of a cribbage board, game playing instructions, a thorough section on scoring your hand, and basic playing strategies. The second half of the book is a more descriptive play by play treatise divided into 50 short chapters, each describing a specific strategy or tactic for winning at cribbage.

The book has over 50 individual tips and strategies that can help your game. For example: Did you know that playing a little more conservatively, while  concentrating on maximizing your pegging instead of going for the big hand can increase your odds for winning, and give you an edge over your opponent?

Do you find that you are constantly coming up a few pegs short of the win? Mastering just a couple of the simpler tips can have you quickly playing like someone with a lot more experience.

If you are a beginner at the game of cribbage… Barlows; Killer Cribbage will get you started with a structured understanding of cribbage play. Likewise this book will serve as an excellent reference to look back on if you draw a blank when it comes to the rules of the game.

Barlow’s straightforward writing style doesn’t get bogged down with flourishes or page filler. Consider this book as a user’s manual for the game of cribbage. These concepts are perfect for a cribbage beginner, and can help propel a more experienced player  move to expert status in a shorter period of time than if they were left to their own devices.

Cribbage Boards 1863-1998 by: Bette L. Bemis

Bette Bemis has outdone herself with this priceless collection of cribbage board photo’s, history and price guidelines. A book with half the information included here could be thought of as a masterpiece.

With so little written about the history of cribbage boards, the late Bette Bemis went above the call of duty in her attention to detail. This book is a must have for any cribbage board collector.  Bette Bemis is known throughout the U.S. as an authority on the history of cribbage boards and is the founder of the Cribbage Board Collectors Society. For current pricing, shipping information and availability at Amazon Follow this link : Cribbage Boards 1863-1998 by: Bette L. Bemis

Antique and Vintage Cribbage Board Games

Collecting antique and vintage cribbage board games is an interesting pastime. There have been hundreds if not thousands of different styles of unique cribbage boards made throughout the four or five centuries the game has been played. And to date very little is known or written about the history of the game or the evolution of the game board.

Bette L. Bemis has written a wonderful book titled ; Cribbage Boards 1863- 1998. This book has over 350 high resolution photographs that will aid you identifying your antique and vintage cribbage boards. Although there is a section on cribbage boards from around the world this book predominately catalogs american made cribbage boards. Even if you do not have a large cribbage board collection, this is an interesting and historical read. Bette Bemis is also the founder of Cribbage Board Collectors Society