Cribbage
Play Cribbage online free against the computer — with the rules and scoring guide built in. Discard smart to the crib, score 15s, pairs, runs and flushes, and peg your way to 121 first in this classic counting card game. No signup, no download.
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Cribbage
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📖 How to Play
Tap cards to discard to the crib, then alternate playing cards to score points. Count your hand after the show phase. First to 121 wins!
Cribbage: the card game with the scoreboard built in
Cribbage is a 400-year-old counting game where the deck is only half the story — the other half is pegging runs, pairs, fifteens and flushes on a 121-hole board. Discard two cards to the crib, play the count face-off, and race a sharp computer opponent to peg 121 first.
Cribbage strategy that actually adds points
- Count before you discard: keep cards that combine to 15, pairs and runs — a 5 next to a face card is an easy two points.
- When you are dealer, throw yourself crib-friendly cards (7-8, 5-10) even if your hand loses a point — the crib can pay it back twice.
- Peg during play, not just at the count: a pair, a run or a 31 during the pegging phase scores instantly.
A thinking player's session fit
One full game of cribbage to 121 is a satisfying ten-minute session. After it, Yahtzee Dice and Backgammon Duel keep the classic tabletop momentum.
⭐ Features
- ✓ Full 121-point cribbage board with automated scoring
- ✓ Computer opponent with smart discard and pegging play
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cribbage free to play online?
Yes — completely free with no downloads or sign-up. It runs in your browser on desktop, tablet and mobile, and you play against a computer opponent, so you can start a game instantly.
How do you score 15s in Cribbage?
Any combination of cards in your hand that adds up to 15 scores 2 points. Face cards count as 10, Ace counts as 1. Multiple combinations count separately — a hand with two 7s and an 8 scores 4 points total.
What is the crib in Cribbage?
The crib is a separate hand of 4 discarded cards. Each player discards 2 cards to form it. The dealer scores the crib after the show phase — so choose your discards wisely.
How do pairs, runs and flushes score?
Every pair combination scores 2 points (three of a kind is three pairs = 6, four of a kind is six pairs = 12). Runs of 3 or more consecutive ranks score 1 point per card. A flush of 4 same-suit cards in your hand scores 4, and 5 with the cut card scores 5 — in the crib, a flush only counts if all 5 cards match.
What does Go mean in Cribbage pegging?
A Go is called when you cannot play without exceeding 31. Your opponent scores 1 point, the count resets, and play continues. The last card played scores 1 point (or 2 for hitting exactly 31).
Do you play to 121, and is there a two-player mode?
First to 121 wins (standard long game). You play only vs the computer — no local two-player. Six cards each, discard two to the crib. Free in the browser, tap to play, no download.
Does His Heels (Jack as starter) score, and what is a 31?
If the cut/starter is a Jack, the dealer pegs 2 (His Heels). In pegging, hitting exactly 31 scores 2; a last card that is not 31 scores 1. Ace=1, faces=10. No local 2P.
What is Nobs in Cribbage, and who leads pegging?
Nobs is 1 point in the show if you hold a Jack whose suit matches the cut/starter (separate from His Heels, which is 2 for a Jack cut). The non-dealer leads pegging and also shows first. A 4-card flush in your hand scores 4 if the cut does not match; the crib flush only scores if all 5 cards are the same suit. Vs AI only, first to 121.
How do I win Cribbage and what happens after the final hand?
The first player to reach 121 points wins — the match ends as soon as either score hits the target. A game-over overlay shows your final score, and Restart resets both scores to 0 and returns to the menu. The dealer alternates every round, and the computer opponent discards and pegs using the same scoring rules you do.