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Play Cribbage online
Peg your way to 121 with pairs, runs, and fifteens. A classic card game of skill and counting.
2 players, about 30 minutes. Play Cribbage with friends using a room code, or solo against Nell. Free, no sign-up, works on your phone.
How to play Cribbage
Players
2-4
Time
~30 min
Goal
First to 121 points
Overview
A classic card game of counting combinations. Score points by making pairs, runs, and combinations that total 15. Peg your way around the board to 121.
How to Play
1
Each player is dealt 6 cards. Discard 2 to the "crib" (extra hand for the dealer).
2
A starter card is flipped. If it is a Jack, the dealer scores 2 ("His Heels").
3
Pegging: Take turns playing cards, counting up to 31. Score for pairs, runs, hitting 15 or 31.
4
When no one can play under 31, the last player to play scores 1 ("Go"). Reset to 0 and continue.
Scoring
Combination
Points
Cards totaling 15
2
Pair
2
Three of a kind
6
Four of a kind
12
Run of 3+
Length of run
Flush (4 in hand)
4
Flush (5 with starter)
5
Jack matching starter suit
1 (Nobs)
Strategy Tips
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When discarding to the crib, keep cards that work together (pairs, cards totaling 15, consecutive cards). If it is your opponent's crib, discard cards that are hard to combine (like a King and a low card).