April 20, 2017

*** This hand was suggested by Matthew
117*-114  ?
81%
5%
2%
2%
2%
1%
1%
1%
0%
0%
Total votes: 185
dec
6353 votes

Joined: April 2008

 
 
 
Thursday 3:33 AM
Even thou all I needed was five points I wanted to break up as few possibilities that seven points could be pegged here. I believe the ace might be the best lead thinking it might end up being a part of a trip possibility and breaking up any runs possible involving six,seven and eight. Live and learn. dec
Ras2829 says: Hi dec: think you are supposed to follow rather than lead?
Guest says: tyvm that does change my pegging scheme dramatically a tad, I like to have a chance to get that last card opportunity here. Still skemish on that Ace pairing there. dec
BigFoot Bob
624 votes

Joined: April 2016

 
 
 
Thursday 3:34 AM
Try to peg out. . . . . and if not I at least have enough to go out if the pone comes up sbort.
Rosemarie44
2052 votes

Joined: March 2016

 
 
 
Thursday 4:00 AM
I only need 4 points and want to keep 6-7-8 but what else? Think that a queen might be an escape card. I need to peg out here before pone gets to peg and count out needing 7 points. A good learning example is presented today.
Ras2829 says: HI Rosemarie44: You got some mighty fine company with your choice. HalscribCLX has chosen a defense strategy and the best hold in that case is 6-7-8-Q.
Rosemarie44 says: Thank you Ras for your comments tonight. Only 5% choose this hand.
Rosemarie44 says: should be "chose" not choose.
PBatterson
1448 votes

Joined: March 2009

 
 
 
Thursday 4:35 AM
Peg out or get lucky
glmccuskey
4096 votes

Joined: April 2011

 
 
 
Thursday 5:58 AM
Hope to trap a five with my 6-7. The face cards will help advance the count.
james500
3918 votes

Joined: June 2013

 
 
 
Thursday 6:00 AM
I think mine will be a lone voice today, but let's see if I can win by keeping away, J-7.
Ras2829
5147 votes

Joined: November 2008

 
 
 
Thursday 6:17 AM
Will keep the four of the six cards with high to moderate pegging value. It works like this: A, 2, 3, 4, 5 have high pegging value, 6-7-8-9 have moderate pegging value, Jack has low pegging values, and 10, Q, and K, have no pegging value. Don't want an escape card with opponent needing 7 points. RAS will take any pegs offered. Yes I would pair the Ace as it gives me two points and keeps the count low enough that opponent can not score 15-2. If unable to pair an opponent card as this pegging sequence progresses, will attempt to keep the 6-7 intact as just might pick off a five spot since I didn't have one. If you were to choose a defense pegging strategy, you should know that is 5-1 against holding non-dealer to 6 points. If you were to do so, Rosemarie44 points the way. Hold 6-7-8-Q. Get rid of the A and the Jack as those are the two cards that just might add pegs to opponent effort. Needing four pegs, I will play on the lead. Will need some luck although with opponent 7 points from win, we can give up some pegs to get our four. Even so, three pegs for dealer is quite frequent. Four pegs is a stretch! Need to execute a pegging plan flawlessly and hope opponent does not screw it up. That is better labeled luck!
mtmccarthy
235 votes

Joined: May 2016

 
 
 
Thursday 6:35 AM
Anyone having this issue? When I click on "continue playing here", I get a message that says "unfortunately this feature is no longer available" and I cannot finish the game. anyone else?
duke62 says: yes. For about a week now.
Coeurdelion
5589 votes

Joined: October 2007

 
 
 
Thursday 7:03 AM
Its unlikely that Pone will peg 7pts so we need to try our best to peg 4pts. Without a doubt A-6-7-8 is the best pegging hand out of this deal so I'll throw the J-Q and go for it.
spin121
299 votes

Joined: March 2016

 
 
 
Thursday 7:06 AM
Some players will hold non pegging cards when trying to hold opponent back in end game scenarios - like the K Q J 10 and 9 because he/she "knows" I'm going to be trying to hold pegging cards. If I know I'm playing a player like that I would have held the J Q here. Also I like to hold a 5 with people like that so I can 15/2 their X lead. Overall with most players it's A 6 7 8 for me in situations like this.
Inushtuk1
1481 votes

Joined: July 2016

 
 
 
Thursday 7:38 AM
Holding the four cards with the most pegging value this morning, as we are on offense. Will definitely pair an ace lead as Pone still needs one more if s/he trips. Pairing a 7 or an 8 lead as well, as opposed to the *seemingly* safer (15-2) alternative. Will need a bit o' luck.
Ras2829 says: Hi Inushtuk1: The puzzles of the past few weeks have been a wonder! And your comments have been so informative and I believe of immense value to those who peruse this site each day. Appreciate your willingness to share your thoughts on this wondrous game.
Inushtuk1 says: Thank you so much Ras. Coming from you that means a lot to me. BTW; on April 23rd, one of my puzzles will be featured on this site . Unfortunately the same puzzle is featured the following day as well. I only bring it up because I know you are one of the moderators. Maybe you, or one of the other mods can correct that little oversight before April 24th. Thanks again.
Gougie00
5725 votes

Joined: March 2008

 
 
 
Thursday 8:10 AM
Set your phasers on kill. I want to peg out and will hit anything that I can.
Inushtuk1 says: Beam me up Scotty. Btw, James T. Kirk never actually uttered those remarks on the show. He *did* say, "Two to beam up," and other variations of that however.
The_Bee_Mann
306 votes

Joined: November 2016

 
 
 
Thursday 9:05 AM
Pegging is the name of the game on this hand. I like keeping all low cards.
HalscribCLX
5312 votes

Joined: February 2008

 
 
 
Thursday 2:13 PM
At 117*-114 playing an Optimal strategy for the pegging the chances of Our Pegging Out are:

Optimal______Our Peg Out %
6-7-8-Q__________46.7
6-7-8-J__________45.9
A-6-7-8__________40.6

6-7-8-Q has the best chance of Our Pegging Out so I'll select A-J to discard.

After the 2 cut I'll play Defense to the lead.
Gougie00 says: Does the robot need to be oiled? Defense in this position? Perhaps holding the Queen and not the ace is best for offense, but no one is playing defense here.
Matthewfix
0 votes

Joined: April 2017

Thursday 8:44 PM
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duke62 says: Go away!