Why Bigger Pegs Make a Bigger Difference

Jon Mullett
3 days ago
2 min read

Unlike cribbage boards, cribbage pegs are fairly standard - especially when it comes to their size. Pegs are the tools cribbage players use to keep score, by leapfrogging over each other each time points are scored.

At Cribbage King, we’ve made the deliberate choice to go with oversized 3/8” pegs on many of our custom boards compared to the standard 1/8" pegs. Here’s why bigger pegs make a bigger difference in the way you play, display, and enjoy the fine game of cribbage.

Easier to Grip = Smoother Gameplay

Standard cribbage pegs can be small, slippery, and frustrating to move—especially for players with larger hands, arthritis, or limited dexterity. Oversized pegs provide a more comfortable grip, allowing for smoother, faster movement around the board.

✔️ No more fumbling.✔️ No more dropped pegs.✔️ Just clean, confident play.

Better Visibility = Fewer Mistakes

Bigger pegs are easier to see at a glance, which means:

Fewer accidental skips
Less backtracking
Clearer score tracking for all players

Whether you're playing in low light at the cabin or across a wide table, bigger pegs help keep the focus on the game—not on squinting at the board.

Aesthetic Upgrade

Tiny mass produced pegs just don’t do justice to a finely crafted cribbage board. Oversized resin, metal or wood pegs match the artistry and presence of each Cribbage King board—which are often 20” or 22” in diameter.

They turn your board into functional art that looks just as nice between games as during them.