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Pegging basics: pairs vs runs decisions

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Wed Sep 18, 2017 7:56 am

During pegging I freeze up when I can make a pair or set up a run. Any general rule to decide?

Wed Sep 18, 2017 11:03 am

Any general rule to decide?

I take the points when they are safe. A pair is 2 now, but it can invite a triple for 6. If you think they have the third card, avoid pairing.

Runs are usually safer because they are harder to extend, unless you are building a 3-4-5 and your opponent is loaded with low cards.

Thu Sep 19, 2017 2:24 pm

Also think about the count. If you leave 21 or 26 you can get trapped into a 31.

Playing a 5 when the count is 10 is a bad gift unless you are setting your own 15.

Fri Sep 20, 2017 6:12 pm

Last card is still a point, so sometimes a safe low card is better than chasing a run and giving up go.