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Chicago Cribbage
2007
Rules assistance for Chicago Cribbage
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–4 players
- Complexity 2.0/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Chicago Cribbage
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Chicago Cribbage is a board game released in 2007 for 2–4 players. It was designed by David Manga and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers and Set Collection.
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About the game
About the Game (from the Outset Media Website and the Package) • Ages 10 and up • 2-4 Players An exciting twist to the traditional game of cribbage, where players can demand a recut, stall their opponents, trade hands, and even prevent 'fifteens' from scoring. At the beginning of each game players are dealt seven special cards to be used during that game, adding a new level of strategy and fun. Have you been dealt lousy cards? No worries! Play the right card at the right time and watch your luck change instantly. Contents • Illustrated 54 card deck • 28 special cards • Instruction booklet
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Questions and answers
Chicago Cribbage supports 2–4 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
Chicago Cribbage has a complexity rating of 2.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Chicago Cribbage belongs to these categories: Card Game. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers and Set Collection. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of Chicago Cribbage are: David Manga. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists Chicago Cribbage as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.