Value and Order of the CardsĪs in any card game, it is necessary to understand the order and value of each card. He first removes the back peg, then counts six holes ahead of his other peg and places his peg in this location. (Figure 2)Įxample: If the red player just scored 6 points. Therefore, the pegs keep track of the total number of points scored.
But, if done incorrectly, you can easily lose your place or move the incorrect amount of spaces.
Points are scored in the pegging and counting phases, both of which are explained in their corresponding sections. The goal of Cribbage is to score 121 points before your opponent. Two pegs for each player (usually included with board).Standard deck of 52 cards with jokers removed.Games normally take about 30 minutes, although they can take 45 minutes to an hour.ĭue to the nature of the game, with many different parts all relying on each other, it is strongly recommended that you completely read over the instructions before starting to play.Īlthough cribbage may seem like a complicated and challenging game to begin with, it will soon become second nature and a game to enjoy for the rest of your life. At first glance, cribbage may seem like an extremely complex game.īut truly, the only requirement needed to play is the simple ability to add to 31.