CribbagePlay the right cards, peg the right points, and stay one step ahead in this race of skill and strategy.
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Playing
The player that did not deal in the previous phase starts the Play phase. The players take turns playing cards into the center of the table. When no cards remain in either players' hands, the phase ends.
The Count
The cumulative value of the cards that have been laid is called the "count". The value of each card is its rank. Face cards are each worth 10 and aces worth 1. The count can never exceed 31. If the player with the turn cannot play a card without the count exceeding 31, the turn goes back to the player that just played. If neither player can play, the count is reset to 0.
Scoring
Players score points during play as follows:
15 - For causing the count to reach exactly 15, a player scores 2 points.
31 - For causing the count to reach exactly 31, a player scores 2 points.
Pair - Completing a pair scores 2 points. Completing three of a kind scores 6 points. Completing four of a kind scores 12 points.
Run - A run of three or more cards, consecutively played but not necessarily in order, scores the number of cards in the run.
Can I play online?
Yes. Install the Plato app on iOS, Android, or macOS to play the full catalog with friends or matchmade opponents. You can also play Ocho online in your web browser — no install needed.
Can I play with friends?
Yep. Tap Create Private Game, then share the invite link or invite from your contacts. When they tap Accept, they're seated at your table.
Is it free?
Yes — free to play and ad-free. If you buy something, it's for looks (themes, profile flair), not power.
Is it fair?
Shuffles, deals, dice, and timers run on Plato servers, not your device. Everyone plays by the same rules and no one can peek at hidden information.
Is it safe?
You can block and report from profiles or chat. Public spaces use filters and human review. Some rooms use Chat Pass to deter spam, and privacy controls let you limit who sees you online.
Live vs. turn-based: what’s the difference?
Both are turn-taking; the difference is the clock. Live uses short timers for quick back-and-forth. Turn-based gives you longer — often up to 24 hours per move in games like Chess — so you can play at your pace.
