Cribbage Card is a game of predicting the number of cards remaining in a deck using strategy. Actively forcing your opponent to limit the number of moves.
Basic rules of Cribbage Card
Cribbage is a classic card game for 2 to 4 players, featuring a unique scoring system and peg board. Your goal is to score 121 points or more before your opponent by creating combinations of cards with values such as 15, pair, sequence, flush, and crib points. Optimize each turn to get points from actions such as adding up to 15 or 31.
Goal of the game
- The main goal is to reach 121 points before your opponent.
- Points are scored through combinations of cards in hand and in crib by each player.
- Points are also scored when pegging, that is, playing cards to create 15, 31, pair, or consecutive sequence.
Preparing the cards
- Use a 52 card deck, remove the Joker.
- Each player is dealt 6 cards with 2 players or 5 cards with 3-4 players.
- Players choose 2 cards to put in the crib in case 2 to create a side deck for the dealer.
How to calculate points
- 15: Total card value equals 15 -> 2 points.
- Pair: 2 identical cards -> 2 points, triples -> 6 points, quads ->12 points.
- Run: A sequence of 3 or more cards -> points equal to the number of cards in the sequence.
- Flush: 4 cards of the same suit in hand -> 4 points, plus starter of the same suit -> 5 points.
- Nobs: Jack of the same suit as the starter -> 1 point.
- When all cards are played, the hand and crib points are calculated.
- The first person to reach 121 points on the peg board wins the game.
The secret to optimal card arrangement and holding
One of the important factors that helps you score the maximum points in Cribbage is knowing how to hold and arrange cards properly.
Understand the value of cards
- The 10, J, Q, K cards are all worth 10, making it easy to make 15.
- Smaller cards like A, 2, 3, 4, 5 are flexible in creating sequences or 15.
- Understanding this value helps you decide which cards to keep and which cards to put in the crib.
Keep potential combinations
- Prioritize keeping pairs, run sequences of 3 or more cards and cards that can combine to make 15.
- If possible, keep cards of the same suit to make it easier to make a flush when combined with a starter card.
- When arranging, put the cards that are easy to create points first to make it easier to see and calculate during the turn.
- Sort by value or ability to create 15 for easy tracking.
- When playing, prioritize safe cards, and leave flexible cards for the next turn.
Smart probability tips
In Cribbage, predicting the probability of the remaining cards appearing helps you make more strategic decisions. In addition, you can play Solitaired to learn the strategy of calculating each smart tactic.
Observe your opponent's cards
- Remember the cards that have been played, reducing the number of cards that can appear.
- If your opponent has played many 10s, the possibility of making a 15 with a 10 is reduced.
- Helps you decide on safe or risky moves.
Prioritize moves with high probability
- When playing cards, choose cards with high scoring ability and low risk.
- When discarding cards into a special crib that are not yours, avoid cards with a high probability of making your opponent score a 15 or run.
