How does a cribbage board track each player’s score?

A cribbage board tracks a player’s score through a process traditionally called "pegging." The board is typically a tablet featuring two rows of 30 counting holes for each player, along with a game hole.1

To track the score, each player uses two pegs. When a player earns points, they mark the new total by jumping their rearmost peg ahead of the other. This method allows players to see both the number of points scored on the most recent move and their total cumulative score at a glance.1

In a standard game, players move their pegs along the board to reach a total of 121 points, which involves traveling around the board twice and finishing in the game hole. While the board is the traditional device for tracking, the score can also be recorded using pencil and paper or other counters.12