How are points recorded during a game of cribbage?

Points in cribbage are traditionally recorded by "pegging," which involves moving pegs along a cribbage board. While this device is standard, the score can also be tracked using paper and pencil or other counters.1

The game is typically played to 121 points. Each player uses two pegs, jumping the rearmost peg ahead of the other to visually track both the points scored on a specific move and the total score.1

Scoring occurs in a specific order during each hand:
* His heels: The dealer scores two points if the starter card is a jack.1
* The play: Players score points for combinations (such as pairs, runs, or totals of 15) and for reaching a "go" (one point for the last card played or two for reaching exactly 31).1
* The showing: After cards are played, players count combinations in their hands, including the starter card. Points are awarded for 15s, pairs, runs, flushes, and "his nob" (holding the jack of the same suit as the starter).1

The first player to reach 121 points wins immediately.1