Cribbage Pro

About

Cribbage Pro is a single player action game. It was developed by Fuller Systems, Inc. and was released on January 6, 2011. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Cribbage Pro is a digital version of the classic card game Cribbage, where 2 players compete to reach 121 points through strategic card play and counting. The game offers both single-player and online multiplayer modes, the latter of which is cross-platform compatible. Additional features include daily challenges, leaderboard friend groups, and multiplayer tournaments.

Genres & Tags

Casual

Play Modes

Single-Player

+10

Skip User Reviews

73%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,420 reviews

graphics20 positive mentions

monetization206 negative mentions

The game offers a variety of options for customization, including different levels of difficulty and the ability to play against friends or the computer.
The app provides helpful hints and scoring explanations, making it a great tool for both beginners and experienced players to improve their skills.
The online multiplayer feature allows players to connect and compete with others, enhancing the overall experience.

The game often feels rigged, with the computer consistently getting higher scoring hands, making it frustrating for players.
Recent updates have introduced intrusive ads that disrupt gameplay, with some ads being unskippable and causing players to lose their progress.
The user interface can be clunky and difficult to navigate, especially for new players trying to understand the game mechanics.

monetization
218 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization aspect of the game has drawn significant criticism from users, primarily due to the intrusive and lengthy ads that disrupt gameplay. Many players express frustration over unskippable ads, particularly after each game, which can lead to app freezes and forced restarts. While some users appreciate the option to purchase an ad-free experience, others feel that the recent updates have made the ads excessively annoying, diminishing their overall enjoyment of the game.
- “No ads, continuous play with no interruptions, highly recommend.”
- “No ads interfere with play, nice!”
- “Little to no ads, works great.”
- “The ads are long enough that it's faster to close the game and reopen it.”
- “I used to like this game, but the ads are unskippable.”
- “The advertising between games is both lengthy and obnoxious.”
graphics
38 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising the clarity and customization options, while others criticize the updates for making the visuals feel outdated or less appealing. Many users appreciate the overall design and aesthetics, but there are frequent calls for improvements to enhance the visual experience. Overall, while some find the graphics enjoyable and fitting for gameplay, others feel they could use significant enhancement.
- “Superb graphics & gameplay.”
- “Love this app, it has amazing board, card, and backgrounds; the graphics are great.”
- “Very easy to follow and the graphics make it that much more enjoyable!!!”
- “You also used to show the graphics but no longer do, so you can't see what board, background, or card style you're picking.”
- “Plays slower than before and the graphics, which weren't great before, are even worse.”
- “The UI is antiquated, the game is slower, and the graphics feel like they're from 2010.”
gameplay
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is generally engaging and customizable, with a smooth user interface and helpful tutorials. However, some users find the AI's decision-making questionable and the mechanics not fully representative of traditional cribbage. Overall, while the app offers a solid experience with minimal ads and detailed statistics, there are areas for improvement, particularly in AI behavior and game mechanics.
- “The best app for cribbage has several settings, both visual and gameplay-wise, to really customize your game. If you have trouble with pegging (scoring), it will do it for you.”
- “Alternatively, just dive in for a game without getting nerdy about things; gameplay is engaging, scores are clearly explained, and the sound effects are subtle.”
- “Gameplay is great, and I love how it keeps detailed statistics on your gameplay.”
- “I get that cribbage must be hard to put in an app, but the little quirks of the interface are very distracting to gameplay.”
- “Clearly the mechanics know what both players have in terms of cards, and almost without fail, the cut penalizes a rational decision in terms of cards to the opponent's crib.”
- “It's nowhere near legitimate cribbage gameplay, no matter whether you play the computer or a human opponent.”
stability
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The stability of the game has received mixed reviews, with many users reporting frequent freezing issues, particularly during online play, which often results in penalties and forced app restarts. While some players have experienced no glitches or performance problems, the overall sentiment indicates that recent updates have exacerbated stability issues, leading to frustration among users.
- “No glitches or freezing; I don't have any issues with the performance.”
- “Great when you want something mindless; no glitches.”
- “No glitches.”
- “My only real gripe is how often the game freezes when playing online - which means I often have to restart the app.”
- “I've been playing this game for about a month now and really enjoy it except for the buggy freezing whenever someone's time runs out.”
- “Since the latest updates, the game constantly freezes randomly, then you are penalized and have to sit out for 5+ minutes for exiting.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is characterized by its absurdity, with players finding the mechanics, such as opponents getting consecutive advantages, to be comically frustrating. Additionally, the developers' use of over-the-top ads for other games adds a layer of irony that some players find amusing, despite being perceived as annoying. Overall, the humor is a mix of unintentional comedy and satirical commentary on game monetization.
- “This game is hilarious! Since when does the opponent get crib 2 times in a row!”
- “The developer is hilarious with the super annoying ads for slots and other silly games to make you buy the pro version.”
- “The challenges are hilariously terrible and certainly stacked against you.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users highlight the game's strong replayability, noting that it delivers on its promises and provides an engaging experience that encourages multiple playthroughs.
- “Great app, high replayability, and delivers on its promises.”
- “The game offers endless replayability with its diverse choices and outcomes.”
- “Each playthrough feels fresh and engaging, making me want to come back for more.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, particularly due to the excessive presence of ads, which detracts from the overall experience.
- “The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
- “I find myself doing the same tasks over and over without any real reward.”
- “The repetitive nature of grinding makes the game feel like a chore.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users express frustration with the game's emotional impact, citing intrusive ads that disrupt gameplay and a negative experience that makes them feel inadequate as players.
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, users report that the game's optimization is solid, with no glitches or freezing issues affecting performance. However, there is a desire for improved features, such as the ability to reset local stats or focus on recent games for better tracking of current performance.
- “No glitches or freezing; I don't have any issues with the performance of it.”
- “Would be nice if local stats could be reset or just cover recent games so you can see your current performance.”