Cribbage With Grandpas is one of those rare games that captures a specific feeling perfectly—the cozy, nostalgic atmosphere of playing cards at a wooden kitchen table. The customization is the star of the show here. You aren't just playing against a generic AI; you are building your own digital grandfather, from his personality and grumpiness level down to the snacks on the table.
Technically, the cribbage logic is flawless. The scoring is accurate, and the UI for pegging is intuitive even for beginners. But it's the 'human' touches that make it a masterpiece. Your grandpa will comment on your plays, share stories, and react to your wins and losses with genuine-feeling AI-driven dialogue. It's a heartwarming, brilliant piece of software that turns a traditional card game into an emotional experience. It’s the gold standard for how to digitize classic tabletop games.
Version 1.5.1Tue Sep 25 2018
This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.
Fixed bug where grandpa continues to play past 121.
Play the classic card game cribbage with your grandpa!
Cribbage With Grandpas is a relaxing and delightful game you'll love curling up with. It features a grandpa creator which you use to create a grandpa and select what personality they should have (grumpy, silly, sweet, etc.). You can create multiple grandpas with different difficulty and conversational settings for every mood.
Cribbage is a pre-existing card game that was created in the 1600's known for it's unique wooden board and scoring system. It's a remarkable game that combines chance and skill that can be enjoyed by players of all ages. Don't worry if you don't know the rules - the grandpas will teach you!
Featuring
- Create the grandpa of your choice from a selection of over 200 different parts!
- Several levels of difficulty for the beginner to the expert cribbage player to choose from!
- Hundreds of lines of dialogue to help your grandpa's personality come alive!
- Share photos of your grandpa on facebook and twitter!
- Plenty of different environments and snacks, each with charming sonic accompaniment!
What other people have been saying about Cribbage With Grandpas:
"It’s a well-designed mobile card game, but the real stars are still the grandpas. Grandpa looks down at his cards while thinking, then back up at you when talking. He falls asleep when you take too long to play. He makes little rhymes while counting his crib. He brings the game to life in ways a username on a background never could. We couldn’t have cared less about cribbage before, but now we love Cribbage With Grandpas."
- Jillian Werner, GameZebo
"I feel disproportionately happy that this exists." - Willpie, MetaFilter
Requires iOS 8.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.We know a lot of you are stuck at home this holiday season so we're making the game free for a week. We hope you're all staying safe and warm and healthy! Happy holidays!
Play the classic card game cribbage with your grandpa!
Cribbage With Grandpas is a relaxing and delightful game you'll love curling up with. It features a grandpa creator which you use to create a grandpa and select what personality they should have (grumpy, silly, sweet, etc.). You can create multiple grandpas with different difficulty and conversational settings for every mood.
Cribbage is a pre-existing card game that was created in the 1600's known for it's unique wooden board and scoring system. It's a remarkable game that combines chance and skill that can be enjoyed by players of all ages. Don't worry if you don't know the rules - the grandpas will teach you!
Featuring
- Create the grandpa of your choice from a selection of over 200 different parts!
- Several levels of difficulty for the beginner to the expert cribbage player to choose from!
- Hundreds of lines of dialogue to help your grandpa's personality come alive!
- Share photos of your grandpa on facebook and twitter!
- Plenty of different environments and snacks, each with charming sonic accompaniment!
What other people have been saying about Cribbage With Grandpas:
"It’s a well-designed mobile card game, but the real stars are still the grandpas. Grandpa looks down at his cards while thinking, then back up at you when talking. He falls asleep when you take too long to play. He makes little rhymes while counting his crib. He brings the game to life in ways a username on a background never could. We couldn’t have cared less about cribbage before, but now we love Cribbage With Grandpas."
- Jillian Werner, GameZebo
"I feel disproportionately happy that this exists." - Willpie, MetaFilter









Cribbage With Grandpas is a heartwarming adaptation of the classic card game. The game allows you to create your very own Grandpa to play against, selecting his physical appearance, personality, and even his favorite snacks. As you play, your Grandpa will chat with you, tell stories, and react to the flow of the game. Whether you are a seasoned Cribbage pro or a complete beginner looking to learn the ropes of pegging and 'fifteen-twos,' this game provides a relaxing, nostalgic environment that feels like a quiet afternoon at home. It’s card gaming with a soul.
When creating your grandpa, his personality affects his dialogue. A 'Grumpy' grandpa might tease you more for bad plays, while a 'Sweet' one will offer encouragement.
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The game follows standard rules. Players discard two cards to the 'crib' and compete to reach 121 points on the pegging board through various card combinations.
The current version specifically focuses on the 'Grandpa' aesthetic and dialogue, though you can customize the appearance significantly.