How to play Crash Cribbage
All pegs travel the same figure-8 track. The first time you score, you pick your travel direction — LEFT or RIGHT around the eight.
Land exactly on another peg and you crash it: a back peg gets launched forward, a front peg gets launched backward — and if the launched peg lands on someone too, the crashes chain.
First to 121 wins — even by being crashed across the finish. Launch an opponent’s peg past 121 and you’ve just handed them the game, so watch the count and time your landings.
Crash Cribbage strategy tips
- Before you score, count the holes to every peg ahead of you. The exact number is a crash.
- A crash is not always good for you: a back peg is launched forward. Launch an opponent across 121 and you have won the game for them.
- Your direction around the eight is chosen the first time you score. Look at where the other pegs are heading before you pick.
Common questions
What happens in a crash?
A back peg is launched forward and a front peg is launched backward. If the launched peg lands exactly on another peg, that one is crashed too, and the chain carries on.
Can I win by being crashed?
Yes. First to 121 wins, including a peg that is crashed across the finish.
Play Crash Cribbage online
You can play Crash Cribbage at eCribbage Plus in any browser, on a computer, tablet or phone, with nothing to download. Open a table in the lounge and another player can sit down with you, or look for one already waiting; a free account is all you need.
