Then the next round begins with the crib switching hands. The non-dealer pegs his points first, then the dealer pegs both his visible hand then reveals his crib and pegs that hand as well. Also, if you have a Jack that matches the common card, that is “His Nob” worth 1 extra point. Each 15 is worth 2, Each pair is worth 2, runs are worth at least 3, and flushes which must be 4-5 cards are thus worth 4-5 points. Once all 8 cards have been played, the Showing happens and players score for their 5-card hands, which includes the common card shown on top of the deck. Once the total hits 31 or as close to 31 as possible, which is called “Go” and worth 1 point to the last person who played, they then start over. Runs are also worth 3 points or more for a longer continued run. You peg two points if you make the total 15, make a pair by matching a previous card, or hitting 31 right on the dot. First comes the Playing phase where players alternate laying down cards and announcing the running total of them. If it is a Jack that is “His Heels” and worth 2 points for the dealer. The non-dealer then cuts the deck, reveals the card, and puts it on top.

The crib remains face down for the moment. The players then contribute 2 cards each to the crib, so you end up with 3 hands of 4 cards. Each player is dealt 6 cards, and alternate who gets the “crib”, which always belongs to the dealer. The cribbage board that we own goes to 121 and has a third colored track so 3 can play separately. At a Glance: Cribbage is my favorite classic card game and will always be in my home and close to my heart.Ĭribbage is a card game for 2-4 players (usually just 2), where players use a wooden board with pegs and a unique scoring system to race to 121 points (this may vary too).

Cribbage scoring runs during play