Cards are assigned a point value equal to rank. Points are scored by forming specific combinations of cards. Object: To reach 121 points for the traditional or long game 61 points for the short game. Number of players: Best for two players although three- and four-handed variations also exist. It was also the favorite card game of Mr.
Cribbage is a card game that is thought to have been invented in the 17th century by Sir John Suckling.