Cribbage
Also known as: Crib / Six-card cribbage
Cribbage is a two-player card game of about 30 minutes. Score fifteens, pairs and runs as you play, count your hand, and race your pegs to 121. Play free in your browser with no account.
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Cribbage in 30 seconds
- DealSix cards each; both lay two face down into the dealer's crib. Turn one card as the starter.
- PeggingTake turns playing one card and calling the count. Score for 15, 31, pairs and runs.
- The showCount your four cards plus the starter: fifteens, pairs, runs, flushes and nobs. The dealer also counts the crib.
- WinningMove your pegs for every point. First to 121 wins.
At a glance
| Item | This game |
|---|---|
| Players | 2–4 players |
| Play time | About 30 min |
| Type | Cards |
| Ranked play | No |
| Practice against the CPU | Yes |
| Price | Free (no account needed) |
| Rights holder | A public-domain classic game |
| Last updated | 2026-09-26 |
How to play Cribbage online with friends
- Tap "Play with friends"A party is created with a 6-character code. No account is needed.
- Send a link or QR codeShare it on LINE, or just read the code aloud.
- Everyone opens it in a browserOnce 2–4 players have joined, the host taps "Start".
Rule highlights
Setup, play, winning, and house rules
Setup
- Use 52 cards without jokers. With two players deal six each; each lays two face down into the crib, the dealer's second hand. With three, deal five each plus one card to the crib, and each lays away one. With four, partners sit opposite, five cards each, one each to the crib.
- Turn the top card of the stock as the starter. If it is a jack the dealer pegs two (his heels). The first dealer is decided by a cut and the deal passes left.
How to play
- Starting left of the dealer, play one card at a time and call the running count (ace 1, court cards 10). The count may not exceed 31.
- Making exactly 15 scores 2, exactly 31 scores 2. Matching the previous card's rank is a pair for 2 (three in a row 6, four 12). A run of three or more among the latest cards, in any order, scores one per card.
- If you cannot play without passing 31 you say go. When nobody can play, the last player scores 1 (only the 2 for 31 if the count is exactly 31) and the count restarts from zero.
- When all cards are played, hands are counted from the dealer's left with the starter: 2 for each fifteen, 2 per pair, one per card in runs, 4 for a hand flush (5 with the starter), and 1 for nobs (the jack of the starter's suit). The dealer counts the hand, then the crib. A crib flush needs all five cards.
Winning
- All points are pegged on the board: the back peg jumps over the front one.
- The first to 121 (61 by setting) wins at once — even mid-pegging or mid-count. The non-dealer counts first, which matters near the end.
- A loser short of 91 is shown as skunked, short of 61 as double-skunked.
House rules
| Name | Description | Default | Changeable |
|---|---|---|---|
| Game to | The first to reach this score wins. | 121 | Yes |
| MugginsMugginsThe show is when each hand of four cards, plus the shared starter card, is counted for scoring combinations. With Muggins on, you declare your own count and your opponent takes any points you miss. It suits players who know the scoring well; while learning, leave it off and let the game count for you. | When on, you declare your own hand and your opponent takes missed points. Here Muggins applies only to counting hands in the show; pegging points are scored automatically, so none can be missed. | Off | Yes |
| SkunkSkunkA skunk is the name for losing by a wide margin. Here it is only shown in the result and does not change the score or who wins. It does not apply to 61-point games. | In 121-point games, a loser short of 91 is skunked; short of 61, double-skunked. | On | Yes |
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FAQ
How many can play?
Two is standard. Three players, or four in partnerships, also work. Alone you can play the CPU.
Is counting hard?
Hands are counted for you and every combination lights up in turn — fifteen two, fifteen four, a pair makes six — so you learn as you watch.
Is it free?
Yes. It is free and runs in your browser.
Can I play on a phone?
Yes. No app is needed — just open it in a browser. You can join the same party as people on a PC or tablet.
Can two people play?
Yes. This game supports 2 or more players.
Rights holder and physical edition
This is a public-domain classic game. The rules follow the standard reference rules.
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Last updated 2026-09-26 · Run by Qdan, Inc.