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Psychology of Cribbage: Bluffing and Reading Your Opponents

9/15/2023

Cribbage is a classic card game played all over the world, tracing back to 17th century England. Being good at counting is the key to winning at cribbage – but to beat professional players, you’ll have to understand the psychology of your oppon...

Cribbage Jargon: A Glossary of Cribbage Terminology

9/6/2023

When you first play cribbage with more experienced players, it might feel like they’re speaking a language of their own. Like many card games, cribbage uses a rich vocabulary of terms for game elements, card combinations, specific strategies, a...

A Beginner’s Guide to Cribbage Strategy

8/18/2023

If you’re new to cribbage, all the rules and scoring combinations can make it tricky to build up your game strategies. Don’t worry, we’re here to help you hone your skills for this classic card game!First Things First: Practice Counting ScoresOnce yo...

Best Cribbage Hand: 29

8/8/2023

The perfect cribbage hand, or 29-point hand, will get you the highest score possible in a game of cribbage. The perfect hand happens when the starter card is a 5 and your hand consists of all three other 5s and nobs — a Jack in the same suit as the s...

What is the Skunk Line in Cribbage?

7/24/2023

You can win a game of cribbage in multiple ways, depending on your strategy. But if you really want to lord a victory over your opponent, shoot for a skunk. We’ll go over how to skunk your opponent and avoid getting skunked yourself.If you’re unfamil...

Cribbage Flush: What’s a Flush [Plus, Other Scoring FAQs]

7/14/2023

Flushes are some of the most exciting card combinations because they tend to earn you major points in popular card games. While that’s just as true for a game of cribbage, there are some special rules for flushes in this classic game.What makes a flu...

What Is Nobs In Cribbage?

7/7/2023

Of all the cribbage rules that can give you surprise points, nobs is one of the most unique. Rather than relying on a winning combination of cards, nobs lets you score points for holding a single card: the Jack.Now, you won’t get extra points for any...

Penalties in Cribbage

6/17/2023

While most instructions give plenty of information on how to play cribbage, they rarely cover penalties. So, what happens if someone breaks a rule? Do you just rewind play until before the infraction? Not according the American Cribbage Congress!Than...

The Best Free Cribbage Games to Download

6/9/2023

Cribbage is a fun card game with a unique and engaging scoring system. We’ve rounded up some of the best free cribbage apps to download. Whether you use an Android, iPhone, iPad, or good old-fashioned desktop computer, we’ve got the best cribbage app...

Top Classic Board Games by Generation | New Survey Data 2023

6/1/2023

Board games: the stuff of a rainy day on vacation, or a cherished family tradition (even if some relatives take it a bit TOO seriously). Most of us have grown up playing games like Monopoly, Chutes and Ladders, Cribbage and even Candy Land- but which...

How to Play 3 Player Cribbage

5/17/2023

Cribbage is a fun card game with an added board game component. While typically played with only 2 players, you can easily tweak the standard cribbage rules to include 3 (or even 4) players. Here’s how to play 3-player cribbage.Number of Players: 3Wh...

Cribbage Scoring

4/28/2023

If you’re new to playing cribbage, adding up card combinations to tally your points can take time. We’re here to help. What are the scoring rules for cribbage? There are several ways to score in cribbage. We’ll go over them here. Because there are so...

How to Play Cribbage for Beginners

4/27/2023

Cribbage has been around since the 1700s, but if it’s your first time playing, the rules might seem a little complicated. Is it a card game? Is it a board game? Is it both? In this beginner’s guide, we’ll walk you through how to play cribbage and ans...

Cribbage Board Template

4/26/2023

What if you want to play Cribbage, but you don't have a Cribbage board? If you're handy, there is nothing to worry about. You can create your own board. Below we've created a printable template you can use to create your own Cribbage board. Download ...

How to Play Cribbage: The Comprehensive Guide

4/26/2023

Cribbage is a fun card game with a unique and engaging scoring system. Here’s how to play and some strategies to give you a competitive edge. Number of Players: 2-4 What you need: A cribbage board with pegs A standard 52-card deck (remove the joker...

Double skunk in Cribbage

3/23/2023

One exciting aspect of Cribbage, sometimes used in tournament play, is "skunks." Read on to learn more about what skunks are and how they affect the rules of cribbage. Key takeaways Getting a "skunk" in cribbage means you beat your opponent by 31 po...

Cribbage Variations

3/7/2023

Since its creation, people have found many ways to enjoy the classic cribbage game that poet Sir John Suckling invented. The following are some of the best variations you can try. Three-player cribbage This variation shows the most resemblance with t...

History of Cribbage

3/7/2023

In the 17th century, an English archeologist and folklorist, John Aubrey, credited the creation of cribbage to one John Suckling. Suckling was a poet and soldier. He was also regarded as a very skillful card player and gambler across Europe at the ti...