Once the dealer has been selected, they shuffle the cards and deal 6 to each player, starting with their opponent.Įach person then selects two cards to “lay away”, or throw, to the crib. In Cribbage, aces are low and count for one point.
To determine who goes first, each player cuts the deck, and whoever cuts the lowest card deals first. But some boards can accommodate three players and it is possible to play on teams of two. Players and Turn OrderĬribbage is most commonly a two player game. It is impossible for there to be a tie or a draw. You can also can also play a half game of cribbage to 61 points if you're short on time. Pegging is the act of scoring and is done by advancing the rear peg to the front. The first person to peg 121 points and get to the end of the board, or “peg out” is the winner. Its perfect for road trips, camping, a week at the cabin, or a quick game at home. A game only takes about 15 - 30 minutes to get through, depending on fast you play. The great thing about Cribbage is that it only needs a board and a deck of cards to be played. A mix of skill and luck, cribbage is fun game for all ages.
