This Cribbage score calculator helps you score points accurately in your Cribbage game. It’s a great way to ensure points are tracked correctly, and it’s also a helpful learning tool for new players.
How to Use the Cribbage Score Calculator
- Select the cards in your hand (and the starter card, if needed).
- Indicate if you are scoring the crib or a regular hand.
- Click “Calculate” to see a detailed breakdown of your score.
- Review the scoring explanation to learn how each point was counted.
Cribbage Scoring Breakdown
- Fifteens: Any combination of cards that add up to 15 scores 2 points each.
- Pairs: Each pair of cards of the same rank scores 2 points.
- Runs: Three or more consecutive cards (regardless of suit) score points equal to the number of cards in the run.
- Flush: Four cards of the same suit in the hand score 4 points; if the starter is the same suit, score 5. In the crib, all five must match.
- Nobs: Jack of the same suit as the starter card scores 1 point.
Example Hands
Example 1: Hand: 5♠ 5♥ 5♦ J♣, Starter: 5♣
- Fifteens: 8 combinations (16 points)
- Pairs: 6 pairs (12 points)
- Nobs: 1 point (J♣ matches starter suit)
- Total: 29 points (the highest possible hand!)
Example 2: Hand: 7♠ 8♣ 9♦ Q♥, Starter: 6♠
- Run: 6♠ 7♠ 8♣ 9♦ (4 points)
- Fifteens: 7♠ + 8♣ (15), 6♠ + 9♦ (15), 6♠ + 8♣ + Q♥ (15), etc. (multiple ways)
- Total: 8 points
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can I use this calculator for the crib? A: Yes! Just select the “crib” option before calculating your score.
Q: Does the calculator explain the scoring? A: Yes, you’ll see a detailed breakdown of how your score was calculated.
Q: Can I use this to learn cribbage? A: Absolutely! Try entering different hands and see how the points are counted.
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How to score a hand in Cribbage
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