Play Cribbage Online with Friends
Peg your way to 121 points — for 2 to 4 players. Play Cribbage free in your browser — challenge friends in real time or take on the computer. No download, no install. Jump in as a guest or sign up free in seconds.
How to play Cribbage
- Choose 2, 3, or 4 players when you create the game. Two get six cards (discard two); three and four get five (discard one). Four players form two partnerships across the table.
- Score points by making combinations during play — pairs, runs, and totals of 15 or 31.
- After the play, count each hand (and the crib) for fifteens, pairs, runs, and flushes.
- Advance your peg around the board as you score — the first side to reach 121 points wins.
Play Cribbage your way
- Invite a friend and play together in real time, or match against a computer opponent.
- Adjustable computer difficulty — Easy, Medium, or Hard — so every game stays a challenge.
- Works on phone, tablet, and desktop, right in the browser. Nothing to install.
- Free to play. Start instantly as a guest, or create a free account to keep your stats and friends.
Cribbage — frequently asked questions
How many players can play cribbage?
Piece Pals supports 2, 3, or 4-player cribbage. Two- and three-hand games are every player for themselves; four players form two partnerships across the table.
How do you win at cribbage?
You race to peg 121 points by scoring fifteens, pairs, runs, and flushes during the play and when counting your hand and the crib. First to 121 wins.
Can I play cribbage against the computer?
Yes. Practice against a computer opponent at Easy, Medium, or Hard, or invite friends for a 2–4 player game.
Is online cribbage free to play?
Yes — Piece Pals cribbage is free to play in your browser with no download or app required.