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Lets collect rules for lowball, giveaway, Costanza, and other variants. Post your local version.

In the northwoods, Costanza means last to 60 wins, cut closest to seven.

We use giveaway to 121 with lowest score winning. Longer but more hands.

We call it lowball. Same rules, but the loser is the first to 60.

Crash cribbage in our area means pegging only, no crib.

Captain's cribbage was played on a ship with rotating dealer but fixed captain.

Some groups treat a cut jack as minus 2 points in lowball. Very mean.

If you play lowball, post the scoring sheet on the table. It reduces mistakes.

Variants are easier to teach with a house handout. I keep a laminated sheet.

Thanks for the list. We will compile and pin it if needed.