Built by passion, powered by community.
eCribbage Plus started with one person, one piece of advice and a love of cribbage. Nearly twenty years later, it's home to a community of players from around the world.
A Father's Advice
Founder Damien Blond was working as a programmer when his father, near the end of his life, told him to follow his dreams. Damien took that advice to heart. He left his job and set out to build the most complete cribbage site on the web.
Building the Platform
From 2006 to 2008, Damien developed and programmed eCribbage from scratch. Every game variant, every feature, every pixel — crafted by hand with a vision of creating something no other cribbage site could match.
Launch Day
eCribbage launched in mid-2008 with the mission of being the ultimate online cribbage destination. The early community was small but passionate, and word spread quickly among cribbage enthusiasts.
HAL Partnership
Damien partnered with Hal Mueller — creator of HALSCRIB, the strongest cribbage AI program ever built. 25+ years of research and development brought world-class computer opponents to the platform. "We wanted the best," Damien said.
Growing Community
The platform grew to nearly 22,000 registered users with hundreds competing simultaneously in dozens of games. In October 2012, 50% of all eCribbage purchases were donated to Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, raising $1,426 for cancer research — honoring the memory that started it all.
The Golden Era
The community exploded. New game variants like CrossCribb and Crash Cribbage brought fresh strategic depth to the platform. Regular tournaments ran daily, powered by an incredible team of volunteer tournament directors who kept the competition alive and the community thriving. eCribbage became more than a game — it became a home for cribbage players.
A New Vision
As AI technology emerged and transformed what was possible, Damien saw an opportunity to do something bold — not just update the game, but reimagine it from the ground up. A new AI-powered card engine. A modern interface built for any device. Smarter opponents that learn and adapt. The vision was big: take everything players loved about eCribbage and elevate it to an entirely new level.
eCribbage Plus
eCribbage Plus is now the home of eCribbage. Every variant from the classic site has been rebuilt, tournaments run daily, four leagues are open, and the classic site now points here. Your old login, stats, trophies and friends list came with you. The revolution continues.
Our Volunteers
Daily tournaments and leagues run because of our volunteer Tournament and League Directors. They give their time so everyone else has a great game to play. Thank you.
“Creating the most comprehensive and complete online cribbage community on the Web — a safe, welcoming place where players of all skill levels can enjoy the game they love.”— Damien Blond, Founder
Cancer Awareness
eCribbage runs cancer awareness campaigns in honor of Damien's father. In 2012, the community raised $1,426 for Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center — proof that this community gives back.
Family Values
A safe, welcoming environment for players of all ages. No toxicity, no hostility — just a shared love of cribbage and the friendships that form around the table.
Community First
eCrib+ is the only platform where the administrator is focused entirely on cribbage and the cribbage community. Every feature is built with player feedback in mind.
Get in Touch
Want to volunteer?
Help run tournaments or leagues. Apply under Goodies in the lounge, or email us.
info@ecribbage.com