Cribbage
Peg your way around the board to 121: play to 15 and 31, then count hands and crib.
How to play
Each player discards to the dealer's crib (2 cards with two players, 1 with three), then a starter card is cut. A jack as starter scores 2 for the dealer (his heels).
The play: take turns laying cards, keeping the running total at 31 or less. Score for reaching 15 or 31 (2), pairs (2/6/12), runs of 3 or more, and 1 for the last card or a Go.
The show: starting left of the dealer, count your four kept cards with the starter: fifteens (2 each), pairs, runs, a flush (4, or 5 with the starter) and nobs (jack matching the starter's suit, 1). The dealer then counts the crib.
First to peg out at 121 wins immediately.
About Cribbage
Cribbage is a scoring game played on a peg board to 121 points. Each player discards into the dealer's crib, then you take turns laying cards to a running total of 31, scoring for fifteens, pairs and runs, and finally count your hand and the crib. Two or three players can play here.
Cribbage at a glance
| Players | 2–3 players |
|---|---|
| Type | Table game: play online with friends, or with bots in any seat |
| Family | Casino |
| Bot levels | Easy, medium and hard |
| Turn timer (online) | 30 seconds |
| Cost | Free, no download |
Tips for Cribbage
- Keep cards that work together: fives and tens for fifteens, pairs, and sequences like 4-5-6.
- Give the crib good cards when it is yours and scrap cards when it is the opponent's. Never feed a five to their crib.
- In the play, avoid leading a five (a ten-valued reply makes 15 for them) and lead a four or a low card instead.
Questions about Cribbage
How many people can play Cribbage?
Cribbage is played by between 2 and 3 players. Real players and bots can share a table, so a game can always start even if you do not have enough people.
Can I play Cribbage against the computer?
Yes. Pick easy, medium or hard bots and start straight away. Bots only use what a player in their seat could see, so they cannot peek at your cards.
Can I play Cribbage online with friends?
Yes. Create a private room and share its code, or join a quick match. If someone drops out mid-game, a bot takes over their seat.
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