Military life is full of traditions and lore that have been passed down through generations of service members. Among the saltiest of Navy traditions is cribbage: the unofficial game of the U.S.

Cribbage involves strategy, adaptability, and luck, currently giving human players an edge over AI. “15-two, 15-four and there ain’t no more.” “That’s a 19 hand.” For now, human cribbage players still ...