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How to Play Cribbage: A Beginner's Guide to Learning the Cribbage Game, Rules, Board, & Strategies to Win at Playing Cribbage
Master Cribbage and Impress Your Friends! Inside How to Play Cribbage, you’ll discover everything you need to know to have fun with this fascinating
Basic beginner strategies for quick success and more wins Tactics for making smart choices on the discard How to take the lead – and reply to your opponent’s lead Tips for playing cribbage with 3 to 6 players Originally invented in the 1600s, cribbage became very popular with sailors (especially in the mid-1900s). During World War II, American submarine crews on long voyages became avid cribbage players. Admiral Richard O’Kane was once dealt a perfect hand in a cribbage game – and his lucky cribbage board has been passed down by generations of submarine captains.
You can embrace the modern tradition of cribbage by learning the simple and compelling rules of the game. All you need to play is a friend (or a group of friends), a deck of cards, and a cribbage board (a board with 121 holes and pegs for each player).
With this easy-to-understand guidebook, you can quickly pick up the basics of the game, including pegging, counting, and “quick counting.” You’ll learn about the “perfect 29,” how to win with 121 points, and how to “skunk” your opponents. You’ll find out how to use the “crib” (the namesake of the game) to your advantage – both as the dealer and a non-dealer. This book even offers sneaky tactics for experienced players, such as using “muggins” to keep your opponents honest and earn more points!
When you read How to Play Cribbage, you’ll discover a special bonus chapter which describes Captain's Cribbage, a variant of 3-person cribbage. In three successive rounds, players take turns teaming up together and acting alone as the “captain.” This blend of teamwork and competition creates a fun and challenging twist on this classic game!
Don’t wait another minute to start learning this exciting and social game – get your copy of How to Play Cribbage right away! It’s fast and easy to order – Just scroll up and click the BUY NOW WITH ONE CLICK button on the right-hand side of your screen.
Basic beginner strategies for quick success and more wins Tactics for making smart choices on the discard How to take the lead – and reply to your opponent’s lead Tips for playing cribbage with 3 to 6 players Originally invented in the 1600s, cribbage became very popular with sailors (especially in the mid-1900s). During World War II, American submarine crews on long voyages became avid cribbage players. Admiral Richard O’Kane was once dealt a perfect hand in a cribbage game – and his lucky cribbage board has been passed down by generations of submarine captains.
You can embrace the modern tradition of cribbage by learning the simple and compelling rules of the game. All you need to play is a friend (or a group of friends), a deck of cards, and a cribbage board (a board with 121 holes and pegs for each player).
With this easy-to-understand guidebook, you can quickly pick up the basics of the game, including pegging, counting, and “quick counting.” You’ll learn about the “perfect 29,” how to win with 121 points, and how to “skunk” your opponents. You’ll find out how to use the “crib” (the namesake of the game) to your advantage – both as the dealer and a non-dealer. This book even offers sneaky tactics for experienced players, such as using “muggins” to keep your opponents honest and earn more points!
When you read How to Play Cribbage, you’ll discover a special bonus chapter which describes Captain's Cribbage, a variant of 3-person cribbage. In three successive rounds, players take turns teaming up together and acting alone as the “captain.” This blend of teamwork and competition creates a fun and challenging twist on this classic game!
Don’t wait another minute to start learning this exciting and social game – get your copy of How to Play Cribbage right away! It’s fast and easy to order – Just scroll up and click the BUY NOW WITH ONE CLICK button on the right-hand side of your screen.
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Published March 29, 2017
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April 30, 2018
Helpful refresher
This book was a helpful refresher to my favorite card game. If you're interested in cribbage, this is a great place to start.
This book was a helpful refresher to my favorite card game. If you're interested in cribbage, this is a great place to start.
December 23, 2025
I honestly enjoyed Taylor Smith’s guide to learning cribbage. I went through it in a couple of afternoons and I never really felt lost, even starting from zero. It honestly feels more like someone just explaining the game as they go, like sitting next to you, you know. Nothing fancy, nothing heavy, just simple and easy to follow.
What I liked most is how it walks you through everything little by little. First the basic rules, then some simple strategy, nothing heavy.
I stopped reading, tried a hand, and it just clicked. By the end, I felt fine playing with friends and not totally lost. If you already know cribbage, it probably won’t add much. But if you’re new, it’s actually helpful and easy to follow. I’d recommend it.
What I liked most is how it walks you through everything little by little. First the basic rules, then some simple strategy, nothing heavy.
I stopped reading, tried a hand, and it just clicked. By the end, I felt fine playing with friends and not totally lost. If you already know cribbage, it probably won’t add much. But if you’re new, it’s actually helpful and easy to follow. I’d recommend it.
December 24, 2025
This is a fantastic book for the holidays. You can share it with your family, learn rules, strategies and, in general, have fun with your friends and family. ‘’How to Play Cribbage, The Complete Beginner's Guide’’ shows you everything you need to know about this game, and it's written in a simple way so you can understand everything. This game, besides being fun, will help you strengthen mental calculation, memory, and strategic thinking. One of the things I liked most about the book is that it allows you to stay connected to the tradition or start one in your family with this game. It also fosters social connection and promotes mindful entertainment.
December 26, 2025
Highly recommended
If you like playing board games, then you should learn to play Cribbage. Taylor Smith has penned a practical, simple and concise book that teaches to play cribbage which is a traditional board game. The rules are simple but it’s important to follow them correctly. I liked learning new board games to spend time with my family or friends. Any game can be used as an excuse to share and have fun with them.
Since it’s a popular game, probably a lot of people are playing it and if you don’t know how to play it, with this guide you'll understand the dos’ and don'ts of it without problem. I thoroughly recommend it for people who love having fun with board games.
If you like playing board games, then you should learn to play Cribbage. Taylor Smith has penned a practical, simple and concise book that teaches to play cribbage which is a traditional board game. The rules are simple but it’s important to follow them correctly. I liked learning new board games to spend time with my family or friends. Any game can be used as an excuse to share and have fun with them.
Since it’s a popular game, probably a lot of people are playing it and if you don’t know how to play it, with this guide you'll understand the dos’ and don'ts of it without problem. I thoroughly recommend it for people who love having fun with board games.
October 17, 2017
Excellent little book
I would have given it a five, but the editing errors were a little annoying. Photos would be a nice addition too.
This author's version was easier to understand than the Hoyle version.
I would have given it a five, but the editing errors were a little annoying. Photos would be a nice addition too.
This author's version was easier to understand than the Hoyle version.
August 13, 2017
Easy
A good start to cribbage. Easy to understand, and follow along. I would recommend it for anyone wanting to learn the game.
A good start to cribbage. Easy to understand, and follow along. I would recommend it for anyone wanting to learn the game.
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