# Cross Cribbage — Cribbage with a twist!

> Strategic grid-based card game combining cribbage scoring with board game tactics. (iPhone/iPad app by Mitchell May.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cross-cribbage/id1540640821 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Mitchell May](https://appshunter.io/developer/1540640823)
- Category: Games, Card, Strategy
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 626 App Store ratings · 24 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.6 · 64 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2020-11-18
- Data updated: 2026-08-25
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cross-cribbage/id1540640821/reviews.md

## What is Cross Cribbage?

Cribbage meets strategy board game.

Cross Cribbage transforms classic cribbage into a fresh, tactical experience played on a 5x5 grid. Instead of scoring traditional pegging hands, players take turns placing cards to build cribbage “hands” across rows and columns. One player scores the rows, the other scores the columns.
Every placement matters. You’re building your own scoring opportunities while blocking your opponent’s best plays. It feels familiar, yet completely new—a blend of cribbage, strategy, and puzzle-solving.

How It Works

• Each turn, you place a card from your hand onto an empty space
• The board fills into 25 cards total, forming cribbage hands in all rows and columns
• One player controls scoring for all horizontal hands, the other for all vertical hands
• If a player is the dealer for the round, they also score the shaded diagonal crib hand
• Standard cribbage scoring applies: 15s, pairs, runs, and flushes
• When the board is full, all hands are scored

What Makes It Unique
• Strategic card placement – every move affects multiple hands
• Think ahead on offense and defense
• A blend of cribbage, spatial strategy, and light puzzle play
• Quick to learn, endlessly replayable

Game Modes
• Play Online – Invite a friend or play someone new
• Local Pass & Play – Share a device with someone nearby
• Single Player – Challenge the computer with multiple difficulty levels

Features
• Beautiful wood-themed board and classic playing cards
• Smart scoring visuals and hand breakdowns
• Interactive tutorial to learn how to play
• Works great on phones and tablets

Win Conditions
The game ends when a player reaches 121 points—or if both exceed 121 in the same round, the higher score wins.

Cross Cribbage is easy to learn if you already know cribbage, and a fun way to discover cribbage if you’ve never played before. Perfect for fans of cribbage, card strategy games, puzzles, or cerebral two-player challenges.


Download now and play cribbage like you’ve never played it before!

## Key features

- Grid-based card placement
- Row and column scoring
- Standard cribbage scoring rules
- Single player vs. AI
- Online multiplayer
- Local pass and play

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Cross Cribbage?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 🎮 Fun and engaging gameplay mechanics
- 🧠 Challenging alternative to traditional cribbage
- 👍 Well-thought-out game design
- ⚡ Fast-paced and addictive gameplay
- 🎯 Good for keeping mind sharp
- 💬 Responsive tech support team

**Cons**

- 📱 Card faces too small after recent update
- 🐛 App crashes frequently
- ⚠️ Pornographic banner ads
- 🔧 Slower performance after update
- 👎 Difficult to play on small screens
- 🎨 Useless animations and poor visuals
- ❌ Cannot open app since update
- 🎲 Cards appear non-random

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes on loading (iOS 12.5.5)
- Random crashes during gameplay
- App won't open since November 2025 update
- Occasional glitches when starting new game
- Disconnection from online gameplay with no reconnect option
- Screen layout issues affecting card visibility

**Most requested features**

- Enlarge card number and face size
- Score updates after each card played
- Option to bypass end-of-round scoring summary
- Double-tap to auto-place cards
- Delete resumable games feature
- Harder difficulty settings
- Player-scored hand option
- Last card played indicator
- Ability to reconnect after disconnect
- Tone/vibrate notification for player turns
- iCloud storage integration for multiplayer
- Same game ID option

## Recent user reviews (10 of 24)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cross-cribbage/id1540640821/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Thumbs up

*2026-07-21, version 6.1.5*

I absolutely love how smoothly the app works. I paid the small fee so I don't have advertisements and I would do it again since it is a one time purchase.  My only request is that an update come out with push notifications as an option.

### 1/5 — Disappointed

*2026-03-03, version 6.1.2*

The game went from 5 stars to what should be zero due to a pornographic banner ad.

### 2/5 — Great b4 now not so much

*2026-02-10, version 6.0.9*

I have played this off and on for a long time.  Pro version still to easy.  Current version changed screen size and now cards on small screen almost impossible to play.

### 4/5 — Card faces too small

*2026-02-07, version 6.0.9*

I love this game so, but when it was updated the text became smaller.  It’s a strain on the eyes and a deterrent to playing the game that I love. Please make the card faces larger (like they were before the “update”).

### 5/5 — Updated app feature requests

*2025-12-08, version 6.0.4*

This is a fun and challenging alternative to traditional cribbage.

I would love to see the following updates to the new app:

1. Score updates after each card is played, rather than at the end of a round.

2. Option to bypass the end of round scoring summary - just take me to the next round.

3. Double-tap to auto place a card (no confirmation)

4. Delete a resumable game

5. Option to enlarge card number size.

### 4/5 — Cross Cribbage update

*2025-12-03, version 6.0.4*

Not enjoying new screen layout. Card faces smaller. Must go to game board to confirm move. Please restore previous version

### 3/5 — Restore pre update

*2025-12-03, version 6.0.4*

Liked it much better before the latest update. Slower now and occasional glitches when starting a new game

### 4/5 — Cannot open app since update

*2025-11-29, version 6.0.0*

Since the update I am no longer able to open the app:(

### 1/5 — Nov 2025 update

*2025-11-27, version 6.0.0*

Your last update made the game so annoying I can’t play it. I played almost daily now the game is trash with useless animation, slow play, and horrible visuals.  Guess it’ll give me some time back. If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.

### 4/5 — Not Difficult

*2025-09-27, version 4.4*

I really enjoy this app and play the real version on a cross crib board I have at home. I am pretty good but not professional and wish this game had a harder setting… I have never lost. I also wish there was a setting where the player could score their own hand. This could make it a bit more challenging too. Fun game though!

## Frequently asked questions about Cross Cribbage

### What is Cross Cribbage?

Cross Cribbage is a mobile game that transforms the classic card game cribbage into a strategic board game experience. Players place cards on a 5x5 grid to form scoring hands across rows and columns, blending familiar cribbage scoring with tactical decision-making.

### How do you play Cross Cribbage?

Each turn, you place a card from your hand onto an empty space on the 5x5 grid. One player scores the horizontal hands, while the other scores the vertical hands. Standard cribbage scoring rules (15s, pairs, runs, flushes) apply, and the game ends when a player reaches 121 points.

### What are the game modes available?

Cross Cribbage offers multiple ways to play: 'Play Online' to challenge friends or strangers, 'Local Pass & Play' to share a device with someone nearby, and 'Single Player' to test your skills against the computer with varying difficulty levels.

### Is Cross Cribbage free to play?

The app is free to download and play, but it does include in-app purchases and advertisements. This allows for a free entry point while offering optional enhancements or ways to remove ads.

### What devices is Cross Cribbage compatible with?

The game is designed to work well on both smartphones and tablets, providing a smooth and enjoyable experience across a range of mobile devices. An interactive tutorial is included to help new players learn the game.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 6.1.5 — 2026-04-03

Improve multiplayer functionality

### 6.1.2 — 2026-03-03

Minor updates

### 6.1.1 — 2026-02-22

Cards are much easier to read.

### 6.1.0 — 2026-02-20

Music from other apps no longer pauses while playing Cross Cribbage.

### 6.0.9 — 2026-01-25

-Fix name input on iPad
-Other minor bugfixes

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