Cribbage
A centuries-old pub duel of fifteens, pairs and runs, scored with pegs on a board.
What it is
The classic two-player card game, perfect for anyone who likes counting to 15 faster than their opponent. You discard to the crib, an extra hand that belongs to the dealer, then score twice: once while playing cards to a running total of 31, and again when you show your hand. First to 121 on the pegboard wins. Four can play as two teams of two, with partners sitting opposite.
What we love
- Two scoring phases keep every hand busy
- A four-player version plays as two teams of two
- Credited to the poet Sir John Suckling, with printed rules from 1662
Honest trade-offs
- Scoring terms like nobs and heels take time to learn
- Hand counting is easy to fumble, and the optional muggins rule punishes it
- Age ratings on boxed sets vary, though most say 8 and up
AI summary of player sentiment
Across the tables we polled, players consistently praise the game's approachability and pacing. The most common complaint is scoring terms like nobs and heels take time to learn.
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Content advisory
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