Cribbage is a card game scored by moving pegs along a board, and the board matters more than it looks. Track count decides how many players can peg at once, hole spacing affects how easily pegs move, and folding or storage designs decide whether it travels.
The six boards below include folding sets with card storage, a plain pine board and a board shaped like a 29. Sizes, materials and pegs come from each product’s listing page. We have not used these boards ourselves, and some listings give conflicting details that we point out.
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What to Look For
| Feature | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Tracks | Three tracks cover up to three players, and four-track boards add one more |
| Pegs | Metal pegs feel heavier than plastic and sets include nine or six |
| Storage | Slots or compartments keep pegs and cards together |
| Folding | Folding boards pack smaller for travel |
| Material | Listings name pine, solid wood or a wood frame |
Specs at a Glance
| Board | Tracks and pegs | Size | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMEROUS | 3 tracks; 9 metal pegs | 14.7 x 4 in; thickness conflicts | Magnetic lock; 2 decks included; card and peg storage |
| Regal Games | 9 metal pegs | Not stated; 13.43 oz | Foldable wooden board with storage; deck included |
| FUNPENY | 3 tracks; 9 metal pegs | Not stated | Foldable; solid wood frame; deck included |
| Bicycle | 3 tracks; 9 pegs | 15 in long; width conflicts | Patriotic theme; condensed rules |
| Mainstreet Classics 29 | 3 tracks; 9 pegs | 9.9 x 7 x 0.6 in per bullet | Solid pine; peg channel on the back |
| GSE folding | 3 tracks; 6 plastic pegs | 14.75 x 3.75 in open | New Zealand pine; folds to 7.375 in |
The 6 Best Cribbage Boards
1. AMEROUS Wooden Cribbage Board Set
A foldable wooden board with a continuous three-track layout, a magnetic lock, storage for cards and pegs, and a fleece-covered bottom. The set has nine metal pegs in chrome, brass and black, plus two decks of cards, at about 14.7 by 4 inches. The listing gives the thickness as 1.7 inches in the bullets and 0.04 inches in the details, which conflict, so confirm the details before buying.
Suits: a ready-to-play set with cards. Strengths: a magnetic lock and two decks. Weaknesses: conflicting thickness data. Skip it if you only need a plain board.
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2. Regal Games Cribbage Board Set
A foldable wooden board with storage, nine metal pegs in gold, silver and charcoal, a deck of cards and a carrying case, for two to four players. The maker calls the structure solid wood. The weight is given as 13.43 ounces; no board dimensions appeared in the text we read.
Suits: game nights and travel. Strengths: a carrying case and a deck. Weaknesses: no dimensions in the listing. Skip it if you need a known size.
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3. FUNPENY Wooden Cribbage Board Set
A three-track, color-coded wooden board that folds, with a solid wood frame, nine metal pegs and a deck of playing cards. The listing presents it for travel, parties and gatherings but did not give dimensions in the text we read.
Suits: a traditional color-coded layout. Strengths: a foldable build with a deck included. Weaknesses: no size given. Skip it if board dimensions matter to you.
View FUNPENY Wooden Cribbage Board Set on Amazon
4. Bicycle 3-Track Wooden Cribbage Board
A wooden three-track board with a patriotic theme from the Bicycle brand. It ships with condensed rules and nine pegs, three each in red, blue and white, and is about 15 inches long. The listing gives the size as 15 by 2 inches in one place and 15 by 4 by 1 inches in another.
Suits: a simple board with a themed look. Strengths: a known brand and the rules included. Weaknesses: conflicting size data and no cards. Skip it if you want folding storage.
View Bicycle 3-Track Wooden Cribbage Board on Amazon
5. Mainstreet Classics Wooden 29 Cribbage Board
A board cut in the outline of a 29, the highest hand in cribbage, from solid pine with a clear varnish. It has a full-length three-slot track for two to four players, skunk lines marked S and SS, nine pegs (three each of red, blue and green) and a channel on the back for the pegs. The title says 29 inches, but a bullet gives 9.9 by 7 by 0.6 inches and 0.6 pounds, so the real size is unclear.
Suits: a decorative board with skunk marks. Strengths: peg storage in the back. Weaknesses: a title and a bullet that disagree on size. Skip it if you want a traditional long board.
View Mainstreet Classics Wooden 29 Cribbage Board on Amazon
6. GSE Folding 3-Track Cribbage Board
A folding board made from New Zealand pine with three printed color tracks. It measures 14.75 by 3.75 by 0.75 inches open and 7.375 by 3.75 by 1.5 inches closed, and includes six one-inch colored plastic pegs (two each in red, blue and green) with a slotted channel to hold them. A finish hole marks the winner.
Suits: a pocket or bag. Strengths: small when closed. Weaknesses: plastic pegs and only six. Skip it if you want metal pegs.
View GSE Folding 3-Track Cribbage Board on Amazon
Care and Setup
- Store pegs in the board’s slot or compartment if it has one.
- Follow the maker’s instructions for use and cleaning.
- Keep a spare deck with the board.
Mistakes to Avoid
- Trusting a product title without checking the dimensions.
- Choosing plastic pegs when you prefer weighted metal ones.
- Ignoring the track count for your group.
- Forgetting that some boards do not include cards.
Cribbage Board FAQ
Do the boards include cards?
The AMEROUS has two decks, and the Regal and FUNPENY list one deck. The others do not mention cards in the text we read.
How many tracks do I need?
The AMEROUS, FUNPENY, Bicycle, Mainstreet and GSE list three tracks. The Mainstreet listing says its track suits two to four players, with teams of two sharing a lane.
The Short Version
For a ready set with two decks, the AMEROUS. For a carrying case, the Regal Games. For a color-coded folding board, the FUNPENY. For a themed board, the Bicycle. For a 29-shaped board, the Mainstreet Classics. For the smallest folded size, the GSE.
