# Cribbage Live — Cribbage games, tournaments

> Online multiplayer cribbage game with tournaments and chat. (iPhone/iPad app by BPS Software.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cribbage-live/id525215125 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [BPS Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/373611652)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Board, Card
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.30/5 from 153 App Store ratings · 131 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 15.6 · 43 MB
- Languages: American English, German (Germany), Japanese, Chinese (Simplified, China), European Spanish, Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan)
- Released: 2012-07-27
- Data updated: 2026-08-29
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cribbage-live/id525215125/reviews.md

## What is Cribbage Live?

Play cribbage and chat online with real players - hundreds of players from all over the world at all hours!
High quality and easy-to-use cribbage board, cards and fast play.
Cribbage Live is a social gaming platform where cribbage players from all corners of the planet come together to play this popular board game. 

Cribbage Live features one-on-one cribbage games, multiplayer cribbage tournaments and multiple game variations.  
Cribbage Live supports tournaments from both GameColony.com and cribbage.org ACC (American Cribbage Congress)

If you had an internet disconnection, Cribbage Live will reconnect you. Cribbage Live will play fine with either WIFI or 3G connection.

Six Card Cribbage is a two-player game of skill that uses a standard 52 card pack. The goal is to be the first to score 121 points over several deals. Points are scored for card combinations that occur during the play or in a player's hand or in the crib -- the cards discarded before the play.

Five Card Cribbage variation is an older traditional version that is still popular in England. 5 card Cribbage differs from the more modern 6 card cribbage by the number of cards in hand (initially 5) and by the score to play - usually it is played to 61 points. 

Paul Rice of Wells, ME who plays in US national cribbage tournaments says that in cribbage "75 percent or more" depends on the skill of the player. Per Paul Rice: "in cribbage, every card you play and every card your opponent plays, you're trying to throw a curve ball in there"... "you can be dealt a gosh-awful hand and if you play it right, you can advance up the board."

Cribbage Live uses a fast cribbage central server supporting different cribbage clients in addition to iOS-based cribbage client.

## Key features

- Online multiplayer cribbage
- Cribbage tournaments
- Multiple game variations
- In-game chat
- Automatic reconnection
- High-quality interface

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Set of 2 $Tickets | $2.99 | one-time |
| Set of 2 $Tickets | $2.99 | one-time |
| Set of 7 $Tickets | $9.99 | one-time |
| Set of 15 $Tickets | $17.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Cribbage Live?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 🎮 Engaging real-time multiplayer gameplay
- 👥 Ability to play with friends and people worldwide
- 🎨 Good graphics and visual design
- ⚡ Fast-paced games with time limits
- 📱 Works well on mobile devices
- 🏆 Tournament and competitive features
- 💬 Social interaction and chat capabilities
- 🎯 Authentic cribbage experience
- 📊 Leaderboard system for competition
- 🔄 Multiple game variations available

**Cons**

- 📺 Excessive and intrusive advertisements
- 💰 Unfair monetization and pricing model
- 🎲 Non-random card distribution (rigged perception)
- ⏳ Long wait times to find opponents
- 🖼️ Outdated graphics and user interface
- 🎯 Unfair rating system discouraging new players
- 📋 Limited game options (no 3-player games)
- 🔧 Weak game mechanics and glitches
- 💬 Poor customer support and feedback handling
- 🚫 Ads that prevent gameplay
- 💸 High cost to break even in money games
- 🎪 Questionable advertising (scams and political ads)

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Cards selected incorrectly despite user input
- Ads preventing immediate gameplay after joining table
- Login issues and authentication failures
- Occasional crashes and glitches
- Card selection requires inconsistent pressure/taps
- Opponents leaving or blocking due to ad delays
- Inside straight fills appearing too frequently
- Uncloseable ads blocking gameplay

**Most requested features**

- Automatic numerical card sorting
- 3-player or multi-player game options
- Manual scoring options
- Better card dealing order
- Easier conversation/chat system
- Larger, more visible cards
- Dark mode option
- Better login functionality
- Improved card selection mechanics

## Recent user reviews (10 of 131)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cribbage-live/id525215125/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Don’t bother

*2026-03-31*

The most unrealistic distribution of cards that I have ever seen in a cribbage app. To long wait to play anyone and the amount of ads are a disgrace.

### 5/5 — Good game

*2026-03-10, version 3.13.3*

Good game

### 1/5 — Outdated

*2025-04-06*

This app has outdated graphics and user interface. It doesn’t allow 2/3 matches or manual scoring options. The rating system results in opponents being very selective in accepting games from newer or lower rated players. Games for money require a minimum winning percentage of almost 55 percent just to break even. Online support is minimal and app developers are not interested in accepting constructive feedback. Messages in the game hall and forum are heavily screened to prevent any criticism.

### 5/5 — 3crows=?

*2025-03-06, version 3.13.3*

I love cribbage

### 5/5 — Cribbage

*2024-10-31*

Excellent for one on one

### 5/5 — Addicted

*2024-09-15*

Great app. Few different ways of playing the game so you don’t get bored.. brilliant

### 5/5 — Cribbage

*2024-07-02, version 3.13.3*

Super

### 1/5 — Intrusive adds

*2024-02-15*

Every time I join a table an add comes on and prevents me from playing right away long enough that the opponent either leaves or blocks you 🤬

### 5/5 — Well-Done 👍

*2024-01-15*

Played for a few months and must say it's pretty good. Very competitive and interesting.

### 5/5 — Fredflinstone

*2023-09-09, version 3.13.3*

Excellent site

## Frequently asked questions about Cribbage Live

### What is Cribbage Live?

Cribbage Live is a social gaming platform that allows players from around the world to play cribbage online. It offers one-on-one games, multiplayer tournaments, and supports different variations of the game, all with a user-friendly interface for fast play.

### What are the key features of Cribbage Live?

Key features include online multiplayer cribbage, participation in tournaments, support for multiple game variations like Six Card and Five Card Cribbage, an in-game chat function, and an automatic reconnection feature for internet disconnections. It also boasts a high-quality and easy-to-use cribbage board and card interface.

### How much does Cribbage Live cost?

The application is free to download and play, but it does offer in-app purchases. Specific details on what these purchases entail are not provided in the description, but it indicates a 'free with in-app purchases' monetization model.

### What are the different cribbage variations supported?

Cribbage Live supports both Six Card Cribbage, a popular two-player game played to 121 points, and Five Card Cribbage, an older traditional version often played to 61 points, which is still popular in England.

### Can I play Cribbage Live on different internet connections?

Yes, Cribbage Live is designed to work well on both WIFI and 3G connections. The app also features an automatic reconnection system to ensure your game continues even if your internet connection is temporarily lost.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.13.10 — 2026-08-19

Connectivity and stability improvements

### 3.13.8 — 2026-05-04

Connectivity and stability improvements

### 3.13.3 — 2022-01-19

Connectivity and stability improvements

### 3.13.2 — 2021-12-02

Connectivity and stability improvements

### 3.13.1 — 2021-11-23

Connectivity and stability improvements

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