Cribbage - Crib & Peg Game

I love the fact that this game allows you to count your own cards and mug. The computer throws in a mugging or two that don’t always make real-world sense, like it may state that it has “0” pts when it has an obvious pair, but that’s ok by me. Also ok to me is that you do definitely get really great hands compared to the computer on easier levels. I’m not sure how else you’d have easier levels. However, occasional glitches and very annoying and disturbing ads make me continue to search for other count-your-own cribbage games. A number of times, when it comes time to count my cards, the pop-up screen that shows my hand and allows me to count doesn’t appear. I have to close the game and reenter it, clicking on “resume”, to be able to count my hand. The computer completely skipped counting its own crib once and moved on to the next hand. Most frustrating are the frequent ads, which make you progress from one screen to another trying to get you to “get” another game before showing you a tiny “x”. Or they make you listen to the beginning of a podcast before letting you close. The worst ad is one for a sniper game which shows you the beginning of a hostage-held-at-gunpoint with a sniper aiming at them. I am grateful that I am not a trauma survivor and if I find this forced-watch disturbing, how must they? It would be like being unexpectedly victimized all over again during a simple cribbage game.

My dad and I played this game almost every time we were together, through the 60s, 70s, 80s, and 90s. I lost my cribbage partner about 20 years ago and haven’t played since. The other day, while the on vacation, my youngest son gave me a gift. It was a homemade Cribbage Board. I have to admit, it was the finest Cribbage Board that I have ever seen. We played 1 game after everyone went to bed. Of course, I had to relearn the game and my son had never played the game. So I went to the App Store, and thumbed thru the different Cribbage Apps, until this one caught my eye. I played one game just minutes ago and loved the app. Because it has a button to tap to show you how your points are scored, it is the perfect app for the beginner or seasoned player. I took a snapshot of the app and sent it to my son. I give this app 5 stars because it is a great learning tool for the beginner, or the perfect partner for the advanced player that has a few extra minutes to get a game in.

Outstanding game that plays well. Graphics are great, layout is easy on the eyes, advertisements are present but unobtrusive. What I like the most is that as a novice cribist, the game features options such "hint" and displays the card counting which are excellent tutorials; yet these features can be turned off and others, like "muggins" can be turned on for advanced play when I get better. My only gripe is that the full screen ad that plays before the game, which is very short, sometimes gets "stuck" at the end and the game has to be closed and reopened to play. Also, when I use the hint option it occasionally gives me very poor advice- info I know to be contrary to the general strategy of cribbage. Lastly, I have won 11 out of 14 games- but I am still playing in the easiest settings... time to turn up the heat! If you've never played cribbage download this version and learn this wonderful game. It's not too hard, not too easy, and has been played for almost 400 years!! It's hard to find anyone who knows the game anymore... so this version for the iPad is all the more appreciated.