CribbagePlay the right cards, peg the right points, and stay one step ahead in this race of skill and strategy.
Play Cribbage online with friends for free
Starting Show Phase
The Show phase is started with each player turning their cards face up.
Starting with the player on the left of the dealer, players each score points based on the contents of their hand in conjunction with the starter card.
Scoring
Points are scored for the following:
Each unique combination of cards totaling 15 scores 2 points.
Pairs (and 3 or 4 of a kind) are scored in the same manner as in the Play phase.
Each run of cards larger than 2 scores points equal to the number of cards in the run.
Each flush larger than 3 cards scores points equal to the number of cards in the flush.
The Crib
After each player has finished scoring their hand, the dealer flips the crib cards over and scores them for themselves as an additional hand. These cards are scored in the same manner as a regular hand is in the Show phase, except that the crib cannot score a 4-card flush. 5-card flushes are scored normally.
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.
