Cribbage JD

About Cribbage JD

Cribbage JD is a single player and multiplayer casual puzzle game. It was developed by JD Software LLC and was released on March 22, 2018. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Play Cribbage online with your friends. The card game Crib, Cribble, and Noddy.

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73%Audience ScoreBased on 740 reviews

graphics11 positive mentions

monetization82 negative mentions

The app provides clear scoring explanations and hand analysis, helping both beginners and experienced players improve.
Offers multiple difficulty levels and the option to play against AI or real players online, including friends, with smooth gameplay and minimal ads.
Customization options exist for boards, cards, and backgrounds, along with detailed stats and achievements that enhance engagement and learning.

The card dealing algorithm is often criticized for not being truly random, with frequent occurrence of unrealistic high-scoring hands favoring the computer or AI, leading to perceived cheating and frustration.
Saved game functionality is lacking or unreliable, causing losses or restarts when the app is closed or interrupted, frustrating players.
Online play suffers from connectivity issues, lag, and limited chat features; moreover, some players report encountering rude or inappropriate behavior without adequate reporting tools.

monetization
98 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
15% positive mentions, 1% neutral mentions, 84% negative mentions
The game features minimal and non-intrusive ads, typically shown only between matches or at startup, which many users appreciate compared to other apps with frequent interruptions. There is a paid option to remove ads, though some find the price slightly high, and occasional complaints mention ads causing glitches or audio issues. Overall, the monetization balances fairness and player experience without overwhelming ads.
- “I so wanted to love this app... purchased the full game - no ads and very smooth gameplay.”
- “No ads with Google Play subscription, which is great!”
- “I like that there are no ads during a game (no interruptions) and minimal ads between games.”
- “Several times I watched ads to get extra 150 coins only to find when I came back to the game later, they were gone.”
- “Even though the sound is off, the ads blast obnoxious music, which means you can't listen to your own music with headphones when you play.”
- “Ads have become more frequent, inappropriate and invasive... just ridiculous... cannot do anything to stop or redirect... the 'x' just takes you back to the Google Play Store repeatedly.”
graphics
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50% positive mentions, 36% neutral mentions, 14% negative mentions
The graphics are generally described as clean, smooth, and serviceable, with many users appreciating the simple, uncluttered aesthetic that balances well with gameplay. While some find the visuals basic or dated and suggest improvements, most agree the graphics are good for a free app and contribute positively to the overall experience.
- “Smooth, clean graphics and cool board & decks.”
- “Definitely one of the better looking cribbage apps, not too cluttered or tacky graphics.”
- “Clean graphics, quick play, playing against the computer is challenging, able to play online with people as well, hardly any ads.”
- “The graphics are really basic and I would rate this higher if they were brought into this century!”
- “Graphics could be better.”
- “Would be nice to have better graphics but for a free app it's just fine.”
gameplay
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
35% positive mentions, 47% neutral mentions, 18% negative mentions
Gameplay is generally fast, smooth, and enjoyable, with fun achievements and a variety of boards and card decks available. However, some users experience forced delays, slow online play, and unrealistic card shuffling, which can detract from the overall experience. Despite these issues, the gameplay is praised for its simplicity and accessibility.
- “Gameplay is fast and fun.”
- “The game runs real smooth and gameplay is fast.”
- “Very easy to start and join games, gameplay is smooth and quick, overall very pleased with this game so far.”
- “There are some strange forced delays during gameplay, e.g. during play when the opponent has no cards to play, it seems to take the game five seconds to decide it's your turn.”
- “Was amazed there was cribbage online... it's awesome to see different boards, cards etc but your card algorithm, shuffle mechanics, and lack of players counting their own cards make this an uninstall... another mobile disappointment.”
- “The app deals very similar hands to itself and player most of the time making gameplay unrealistic.”
stability
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
20% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 80% negative mentions
The game's stability is inconsistent, with many users experiencing frequent freezes, disconnections, and glitches during online play, leading to frustrating and disrupted matches. However, some players report smooth, bug-free gameplay with a simple interface, indicating variable performance across different experiences.
- “Minor ads, bug-free play, simple and effective UI.”
- “Easy interface, quick play, no glitches in the software.”
- “Finally, a great cribbage game that isn't buggy; in the few hours played, I found it fun and engaging.”
- “Rated the game 5 stars then had the most buggy game of my life during a ranked match.”
- “This game continually freezes and drops games.”
- “So maddening with the dropped games, freezes all the time.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
The app is well-optimized, offering smooth performance and attractive visuals. Users appreciate the responsive controls and seamless online play, especially when gaming with friends. Overall, the experience is polished and enjoyable.
- “Nice clean app that looks good and runs smoothly.”
- “It's great, runs smoothly and looks great, with nice customization.”
- “Great online play with friends, very pleased with controls and online performance.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions
The game lacks in-game background music, which some users find disappointing, especially as ads feature loud music that disrupts the experience. Adding ambient music during gameplay could enhance immersion without overpowering the player.
- “Even though the sound is off, the ads blast obnoxious music, which means you can't listen to your own music with headphones while you play.”
- “Only suggestion would be maybe some background music while playing.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
Users find the grinding in the game to be relatively manageable and less tedious compared to similar apps.
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
0% positive mentions, 100% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
The story aspect is not a focus for this game, with most reviews offering generic praise rather than detailed commentary. Many users express frustration with perceived unfair gameplay and suggest developers prioritize reviews over genuine improvements. Overall, the narrative or story element appears minimal or lacking significance.
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
Users find the emotional aspect engaging but are somewhat frustrated by the interface, specifically that the explanation window after rounds disappears easily when tapping the screen, which disrupts their ability to fully absorb the content.
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
The humor in the game is lighthearted and amusing, highlighted by amusing references like the "4 aces in the deck," though some users note a playful exaggeration about the AI's frequent fortunate draws.