Cards & board
Cribbage
fifteen-two, fifteen-four, and a pair is six!
Classic cribbage: fifteen-two, pairs, runs and go, pegged on the board. Every hand is counted out loud on the TV, so newcomers learn as they play. Alone against the computer, as a pair, three-handed, or four in teams.
- 1–4 players
- about 15 min
- All ages
Free, for good One of 8 games that stay free. No account needed.
How to play
Pick the cards you put in the crib. The crib scores for the dealer.
Take turns playing a card without going over 31. Fifteens, pairs, runs and go score points.
The TV counts every hand, one combination at a time. First to 121 points wins, or 61 in a short game.
the bragging rights
How to win
- First to 121 points wins, even in the middle of a hand.
- The loser stayed under 91? Skunk! Under 61, it's a double skunk.
see it before you play
A round, step by step
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The setup
Pick the cards you put in the crib. The crib scores for the dealer.
1 / 4
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The play
Take turns playing a card without going over 31. Fifteens, pairs, runs and go score points.
2 / 4
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The reveal
The TV counts every hand, one combination at a time. First to 121 points wins, or 61 in a short game.
3 / 4
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The scores
End of the game. First to 121 points wins, even in the middle of a hand.
4 / 4
On the TV and on your phone
On the TV
The crib board, the cards played, the running count and each hand's score explained.
On your phone
Your hand, the running count and the Go button.
Cribbage: questions
How many people can play Cribbage?
1 to 4 players. Everyone plays on their own phone, and guests never pay.
Do we need an app or controllers?
No. Open pantouflard.ca/tv on the TV (a browser, a Chromecast or a plugged-in laptop). Phones scan the code and play in their browser.
Is Cribbage free?
Yes. Cribbage is one of the 8 games that stay free, even after the beta.
Is it OK for kids?
Yes. Cribbage suits all ages: there's no adult content.
How long does a game take?
Count on about 15 min.
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