The game uses the traditional cribbage structure: cards are dealt, each player sets aside cards for the dealer's crib, and cards are played in sequence without exceeding 31. Points come from documented combinations such as pairs, runs, fifteens, and reaching scoring thresholds during play.

After the play phase, the hands and crib are counted, and the score advances on the cribbage board. The objective is to reach the game's winning score before the opposing side. Specific menus, modes, and controls for this DOS version are not reliably documented.

Plan the discard by considering both your hand and the crib. Keep cards that support fifteens, pairs, and runs, while avoiding a discard that gives the dealer an obvious scoring combination.

During play, track the running total and the cards already shown. Avoid creating a simple pair or fifteen for the opponent when another legal play is available, and remember that the best discard can depend on whether you are dealing.