description Cribbage Overview
Cribbage is a card game traditionally attributed to the English courtier and poet Sir John Suckling in the early 17th century. Players score by forming combinations that total fifteen, pairs, runs, flushes, and other patterns, with points tracked by moving pegs around a dedicated board. The standard game commonly uses two players, includes a separate scoring hand called the crib, and remains associated with clubs, pubs, families, and naval traditions.
help Cribbage FAQ
Who is historically credited with inventing the game of cribbage?
The card game is traditionally attributed to the English courtier and poet Sir John Suckling in the early 17th century. Historians believe he developed the game by modifying an older English game called "Noddy."
How do players keep score in cribbage?
Points are tracked by moving pegs around a dedicated wooden cribbage board. Players advance their pegs using a "leapfrog" system so that both the current score and the previous score are visible during the game.
What is the "crib" in cribbage?
The crib is an extra hand of four cards created by discards from both players, which belongs specifically to the dealer. The dealer counts the points in their crib after both players have scored their own hands.
What is a "double run" worth in cribbage?
A double run consists of three cards in sequence plus a matching pair, such as 5-6-6-7, and is worth 8 points. This total combines the points from the runs (3 points each) and the pair (2 points), plus any combination that adds up to 15 (2 points).
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