Card Games

Check out these helpful articles and resources for various card games.

is cribbage a game of skill or luck

Is Cribbage A Game Of Skill Or Luck? [An Objective Look]

Cribbage is a great game to play, but there are those new to the game who wonder how you get better.  Some people don’t see…

rules of cribbage

Rules Of Cribbage: How To Play [Complete Guide]

Cribbage is one of my favorite card games to play, ever since my grandfather taught it to me as a kid.  But it’s also a…

how to skunk in cribbage

How To Skunk In Cribbage? All Skunking Questions Explained

If you’ve ever looked at a cribbage board, it’s mostly straightforward.  Each hole is a point, and there are lines marking every 5 points to…

cribbage without a board

Cribbage Without A Board: 5 Ideas On How To Play It

I love cribbage! (Obviously, or I wouldn’t have written so many articles on it!) But one of the things that hold a lot of folks…

how to count a 29 hand in cribbage

How To Count A 29 Hand In Cribbage: Best Hand Explained

The perfect hand in cribbage is a rarity, and in fact, I’ve never gotten it in my 25 years of playing this game.  My grandpa…

Printable Cribbage Scoring Cheat Sheet

Printable Cribbage Scoring Cheat Sheet: Useful For Anyone! 

One of the hardest parts of learning cribbage is the scoring.  It’s so different from what normal games use for points, so it’s not surprising. …

what does his heels mean in cribbage

What Does “His Heels” Mean In Cribbage? Rule Explanation And Origin

When my grandpa first taught me to play cribbage around 6 years old, I never thought I’d take so much pleasure in the game and…

What Is A Pair Royal In Cribbage

What Is A Pair Royal In Cribbage? Cribbage Pairs Explained

I had been playing cribbage for 20 years before I heard of the term “Royal Pair.” I was almost embarrassed to realize I had no…

nibs and nobs in cribbage

What Is Nibs And Nobs In Cribbage? Unusual Rule Explained

I’ve loved playing cribbage with family and friends ever since my grandpa taught it to me as a kid, and it’s not a hard game…