Cribbage trivia
Cribbage Mini Quiz
Test your knowledge with these top questions!
Question 1
Players use a wooden board with pegs during a game of cribbage to do what?
Invented in the 17th century by Sir John Suckling, the pegging system allows players to quickly tally the 121 points needed to win without needing pen and paper.
Question 2
Cribbage players jokingly declare a "19 hand" when their cards yield what result?
The mathematical combinations in cribbage make it impossible to score exactly 19 points. Players use this phantom score as a sarcastic term for a completely worthless hand.
Question 3
The optional cribbage rule "muggins" allows players to perform what action?
This cutthroat rule penalizes inattentive players. If someone fails to claim the full value of their hand, an opponent can call "muggins" to steal the overlooked points.
Question 4
The United States Navy maintains a strong tradition of playing cribbage where?
The pegboard keeps scores secure during sudden movements, making it ideal for submarines. The oldest active US sub always carries WWII hero Richard O'Kane's personal board.