Panoramica
Cribbage is a classic card game for two players combining luck and skill. Points are scored for card combinations during play and in hand/crib counting. The distinctive cribbage board tracks scores with pegs racing to 121.
Storia
Cribbage was invented by Sir John Suckling around 1630 in England. The game spread widely and remains particularly popular in the English-speaking world and Scandinavia.
Nel mondo
- Crib
Strategia
Aim for 15s when discarding to the crib
5s and 10-value cards pair well.
Keep cards close in rank for run potential.
Don't give your opponent good crib cards
Avoid 5s especially.
During play, avoid making the count 21 (sets up easy 31 for opponent).
Leading with low cards is generally safer.
Count 'His Heels'
If the starter is a Jack, dealer pegs 2 immediately.
Domande frequenti
Be the first player to score 121 points (or 'peg out'). Points are earned through card combinations during play and in hand scoring.