# Crib Ascend — Crib scoring, new heights

> Strategic card-grid race game with cribbage-style scoring. (iPhone/iPad app by BENETT JOHN ASSMAN.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crib-ascend/id6811087049 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [BENETT JOHN ASSMAN](https://appshunter.io/developer/6801957265)
- Category: Games, Board, Card
- Price: $0.99
- Age rating: 9+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 164 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-09-23
- Data updated: 2026-10-31
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crib-ascend/id6811087049/reviews.md

## What is Crib Ascend?

Crib Ascend brings crib-style scoring to a strategic card-grid race. Start with one card in the center, then place drawn cards in empty spaces connected to the growing 5×5 grid. One player scores columns; the other scores rows. Completed lines earn points for fifteens, pairs, runs and flushes.

Choose your climb:
• Practice against the Court, which plays using only visible cards.
• Pass & Play with a friend on one device.
• Play Endless Ascent, where wins lead to bigger targets and losses move you down a stage.

After each round, the result moves your piece along the illustrated Ascent and Descent trail. Creature encounters can send you forward or back. Reach +121 to win a match; fall to −121 and the match is lost.

Watch scoring combinations unfold on the cards, inspect every line, and explore the map with touch controls. Settings include sound, reduced motion and an enlarged beginner counting view.

Designed for iPhone and iPad in landscape.

## Key features

- Card-grid race gameplay
- Cribbage-style scoring
- Single-player practice mode
- Local multiplayer (Pass & Play)
- Endless Ascent mode
- Illustrated Ascent and Descent trail

## Is Crib Ascend safe?

Not enough ratings yet to assess Crib Ascend.

## Is Crib Ascend legit?

Crib Ascend appears legitimate, with a few gaps. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for Crib Ascend is 65 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crib-ascend/id6811087049/reviews.md

### 5/5 — [DEV REVIEW — I made Crib: Ascend]

*2026-09-24*

Great game. However, it can and will be much better.

V2 — Q4 2026

* Better UI/UX across orientations, devices & accessibility settings
* 5+ new maps built to Ascend’s standard
* Online multiplayer
* PvP leaderboards — Johnny & Ascend
* Standardized competitive rules & turn timers
* Endless progression, animation, readability & overall polish

This was tough to ship. Crib: Ascend is my first legitimate project to make it all the way to release, and seeing people actually play something I built is an honour.

I’m leaving this here publicly as the developer because I want to be accountable for where it goes next. I’m grateful to everyone giving it their time, and I’ll do my best to make the game worthy of that support.

V1 proved I could ship it. V2 is about earning the “Ascend” in the name.

Godspeed,
Javalieus

## Frequently asked questions about Crib Ascend

### How do you play Crib Ascend?

Crib Ascend is a strategic card-grid race. You place drawn cards into a 5x5 grid, scoring columns and rows for combinations like fifteens, pairs, runs, and flushes. The goal is to reach a target score before falling too low.

### What are the different ways to play Crib Ascend?

You can practice against the AI, play with a friend on one device using Pass & Play, or try Endless Ascent for a progressively challenging experience.

### What is the scoring based on in Crib Ascend?

Scoring in Crib Ascend is based on cribbage-style combinations. Points are awarded for fifteens (sets of cards totaling 15), pairs, runs (sequences of cards), and flushes (cards of the same suit).

### Does Crib Ascend have ads?

No, Crib Ascend does not contain advertisements.

### What devices is Crib Ascend available on?

Crib Ascend is designed for iPhone and iPad, supporting landscape orientation. It is also compatible with iPod.

### What is the age rating for Crib Ascend?

Crib Ascend has an age rating of 9+.

### How often is Crib Ascend updated?

The latest version, 1.5.1, was released on September 23, 2026. Updates typically occur to improve performance and add new content.

### What is the price of Crib Ascend?

Crib Ascend is a paid application, available for $0.99.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.5.1 — 2026-09-23

No release notes.

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