Cribbage
About Cribbage
Cribbage is a classic card game played with a standard deck, built around counting points from card combinations. You deal hands, discard cards into a shared crib, and play cards back and forth while scoring runs, pairs, and combinations that add to fifteen. The goal is to be the first to reach the winning score, tracked on a peg board.
How to play Cribbage
Each player is dealt cards and discards some into the crib, an extra hand that belongs to the dealer. Players then take turns playing cards, calling out the running total and scoring points for pairs, runs, and reaching fifteen. After play ends, each hand and the crib are counted for additional points. Points are tracked on a cribbage board as players race to the target score.
Tips for playing Cribbage
- Keep an eye on card combinations that add up to fifteen, since they score points during both play and counting.
- Think carefully about which cards you discard into the crib, since it can help or hurt whoever's turn it is to use it.
- Try to avoid giving your opponent easy runs or pairs when you play a card during the pegging phase.
Frequently asked questions
What is Cribbage?
Cribbage is a traditional card game where players score points by forming pairs, runs, and card combinations that total fifteen, tracked on a peg board.
Do I need to download anything to play Cribbage?
No, this version of Cribbage runs directly in your browser, so you can play without installing anything.
How do you win a game of Cribbage?
You win by being the first player to reach the target score, earned through points scored during play and when counting your hand and the crib.
