A hardwood cribbage board cut to the simplest shape in the catalog: a 5″ × 14″ rectangle. Same construction as the rest of the family — laminated hardwood, 1″ thick, metal pegs included, peg storage on the back. Three players, three tracks. Made to order in Interlochen, Michigan. Ships in 7–10 business days.
Why this one over the others:
- The default. Not every cribbage board needs to be a state-shape conversation piece. Sometimes you just want a cribbage board.
- Laminated hardwood construction. Maple, walnut, cherry, and oak are glued up before the board is cut, so the colored grain runs through the piece instead of across it. Every board is a different piece of wood.
- Three scoring tracks, so three people can play continuous games without resetting pegs.
- Metal pegs included. Brass, copper, nickel, and a blue accent — four colors, no “forgot to add pegs to the cart” panic.
- Peg storage on the back. A routed cavity holds the pegs when the board’s not in use, so they stop disappearing into the couch cushions.
- The same build quality as the Michigan-shape boards at half the price. The only thing you’re not getting is the shoreline cutout.
Specs:
- 5″ × 14″ × ~1″ thick
- Mixed hardwoods — maple, walnut, cherry, and/or oak depending on what we have on hand
- 3-player layout, 121-hole continuous track per player
- Krylon Satin clear finish
- Metal pegs included (4 colors)
- Peg storage cavity routed into the back
- Front personalization available · Back personalization available — tell us what you want in the order notes, we’ll send a proof before we cut anything
Best for:
- The “I just want a cribbage board” buyer
- Bar top, kitchen table, game shelf — anywhere a rectangle fits better than a state shape
- A first hardwood cribbage board before graduating to the Michigan-shape versions
- Anyone who’s ever lost the pegs to a couch cushion
- Gift-giving when you want quality without the conversation-piece premium
Care: Wipe with a dry or slightly damp cloth. The routed track grooves will collect dust — a soft toothbrush or compressed air keeps it looking sharp. Don’t leave the board in a hot car; the laminated strips can delaminate if the glue gets cooked. The metal pegs are solid brass, copper, and nickel — they’ll patina over time. A quick buff with a soft cloth brings them back. The blue ones are anodized aluminum and will hold their color.
A note on the wood: “Wood is wood.” The piece you get will look like the photo in shape and feel, but the exact grain pattern, mineral streaks, and color balance will be unique to your board. Maple reads blonde, walnut reads dark, cherry darkens with age and sun exposure. That’s the deal, not a defect. The laminated construction means the colored bands run through the board. We’re not aiming for color uniformity — we’re aiming for a board that looks like hardwood looks.
