LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Card players throughout the country – and here in Lake County – will be celebrating National Cribbage Day on Friday, Feb. 10.

Cribbage is one of the oldest frequently played card games.

The game was created by Sir John Suckling in the early 17th century, and is derived from the old English game “noddy.” 

Although the exact date that cribbage was created is lost to history, the Lake County 29ers Cribbage Club recognizes National Cribbage Day in honor of Suckling’s birthday, Feb. 10.

Millions of Americans of all ages play cribbage with their families at home or with friends at bars and social clubs.

The most common variant played is with two players, and score is kept on a cribbage board with pegs and 121 holes.

Locally, the Lake County 29ers Cribbage Club meets every Monday at 5 p.m. at Round Table Pizza, 821 11th St. in Lakeport.

Contact David Long at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 707-349-4494 for more information about local club’s social and tournament play or visit the group on Facebook.

The American Cribbage Congress is the governing body of cribbage, and runs tournaments and maintains a national ranking system. More information can be found at www.cribbage.org .