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 Turn Off the TV and Rediscover The Simple Pleasures of Quiet Conversation and Mental Challenge.
Ever notice how TV pervades our society? Many restaurants now have a TV playing constantly in the background. Most airports have a TV blaring in every waiting area, anesthetizing impatient flyers. And if you stop in to visit a friend, the TV often stays on, limiting conversation and genuine human interaction! Try this experiment. Turn off the TV and tell the family it’s game night. Notice how eye contact and stimulating conversation increase, without the omniscient tube. You’ll learn more about your spouse’s and children’s activities, thoughts, and dreams in one hour sans TV, than in a month of watching banal shows. Play a traditional game together, and rediscover the virtues of shared experience and family fun!
 An Heirloom — Our solid hardwood cribbage games are hand-crafted for us in North Dakota (the Quality State). 3-Track, inlaid leather “streets” and intricately machined playing pieces make each game a sensory and aesthetic experience. Cribbage pegs and cards store inside each board, behind intricately hinged, secret compartments. Solid mahogany has been hand-rubbed with rich stain, then sealed with penetrating oils and traditional lacquer to prevent chipping, wear or fading. As a result, these heirloom-quality games will literally last your lifetime, and beyond!
About Cribbage… Despite its rich and exotic history, Cribbage remains a mystery to many. It’s one of the oldest and most intriguing card games in existence, dating back to 17th century England. For 2, 3, or 4 players, Cribbage uses a standard 52 card deck. Players take turns playing cards face up, attempting to be the last to play without exceeding 31. Points are earned by combinations of runs, pairs, triplets, flushes and combinations adding to 15, both during play, and after each hand. A “crib” is formed from each player’s discards, and those cards become the dealer’s second hand, earning additional points. Three different colored “streets” on the board contain 120 holes. Each player uses two pegs to post his or her score by leapfrogging. The first player or team to 121 wins. It’s a wonderful family tradition, and a great alternative to TV!
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