Cribbage: How to Play

To learn how to play cribbage, start by reviewing the cribbage rules listed below. Consult the glossary if you are unsure about any cribbage terminology.

For beginners we have provided a scoring chart that gives the correct score for most hard-to-count hands.

Cribbage rules – Standard rules for 2 to 4 players

Cribbage scoring chart – Scores for most hard-to-count hands

5 card cribbage rules – Variation of the standard 6-card game

Glossary of cribbage terms – Learn unique cribbage expressions such as “His Nobs” and “Double Skunked”