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).

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