Cribbage - Michael Graves Design

Michael Graves (born July 9, 1934) is an American architect.

Identified as one of The New York Five, Graves has become a household name with his designs for Quality Traditional Cribbage and other Board Games htroughout the United States.

 An architect in public practice in Princeton, New Jersey, since 1964, Graves is also the Robert Schirmer Professor of Architecture, Emeritus at Princeton University. He directs the firm Michael Graves & Associates, which has offices in Princeton and in New York City.

In addition to his Deluxe range of Cribbage and other Board Games, Graves and his firm have earned acclaim for a wide variety of commercial and residential buildings and interior design. Graves was elected a Fellow of the American Institute of Architects in 1979.

In 1999 Graves was awarded the National Medal of Arts, in 2001 the Gold Medal from the American Institute of Architects, and in 2010 the Topaz Medal from the American Institute of Architects. He is also a Senior Fellow of the Design Futures Council.

Cribbage was Invented by English poet and playwright Sir John Suckling around 1631, this fast-paced card game is unusual in that it traditionally uses a board to keep track of the score. Suckling, something of a scoundrel was known for his money chasing gambling habits and risky lifestyle - risks that eventually did him in at the ripe old age of 32.

The game of Cribbage is characterised by elegance and provides enjoyment as a pastime with just the appropriate mix of skill and chance.

Learning cribbage is not difficult but will take some time to master which is probably the reason why people were so enthusiastic to learn and why the game has endured.

Board measures a generous 34 by 14cm.

Ages 10 and up.

Small Parts. Choking Hazard. Not for Children under 3.