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cribbage
Modern 120-hole cribbage board.
Cribbage is traditionally played by two players. However, there are also popular variants for three or four players.12
- Four-hand cribbage: Played in partnerships of two, where partners sit across from each other.1
- Three-hand cribbage: Each player competes individually, and a blind card is dealt to complete the crib.1