description Cribbage Overview
A dedicated pegboard gives cribbage its recognizable form, tracking points earned during play and when hands are counted. Traditionally attributed to the English courtier and poet Sir John Suckling in the early seventeenth century, the card game commonly involves two players. Scoring includes combinations totaling fifteen, pairs and runs, with flushes and other patterns adding further opportunities to score. The separate hand called the crib introduces a distinctive decision: cards discarded from the players' hands contribute to an additional scoring hand belonging to the dealer.
Choosing what to retain therefore involves both immediate scoring potential and the effect of the discard. Associated with clubs and pubs as well as family play and naval traditions, cribbage suits players who enjoy mental counting and repeated tactical choices. The board makes progress visible without removing the need to understand the cards.
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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