Can you beat Corky?

Draw. Discard.
Know when to knock.

Chase 31, protect your five nickels, and outplay Corky or a table full of friends. It takes a minute to learn—and every hand gives you a reason to play one more.

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Play solo without an account. A free We-Be Games account is used for real-player tables and invitations.

5nickels
to survive

Solo or 2–6players

Quickhands

31perfect score

Freesolo play

No rulebook required

How to play

Three cards. One best suit. Five nickels between you and the end of the game.

Build one strong suit

You get three cards. Only cards from the same suit add together, so choose the suit that gives you your best total.

Draw one, discard one

On your turn, take a card from the deck or the discard pile. Keep the card that helps and discard one you do not need.

Hit 31 or knock

A same-suit 31 wins the hand immediately. Think your hand is already strong enough? Knock and every other player gets one final turn.

Protect your nickels

The lowest hand loses a nickel. Keep playing until only one player still has nickels on the table.

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The perfect hand

Three cards. One suit. 31 points.

Aces count as 11. Kings, queens, and jacks count as 10. Number cards keep their face value.

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Meet the face of the game

Corky is part of the family.

Corky is Kat's father. He is alive and well, and his likeness is represented in the Nickel Knock icon and artwork.

The game pairs that family connection with a three-card challenge: build one suit, chase 31, and decide when your hand is strong enough to knock.

Made by an independent Arizona team at KAT 'N MARLIN ENTERPRISES LLC.

Three cards.
One suit.
Know when to knock.

Pull up a chair

Play your way

Learn at your pace

Play solo with Corky

Jump straight into a free practice game. No account needed, no table to organize, and no pressure while you learn.

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Bring your people

Invite friends to a private table

Start a table for two to six players and send private invitations through We-Be Games.

Play on We-Be

Your seat is open

Ready to knock?

Play your first hand free. Corky will show you the rest.

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Draw. Discard.Know when to knock.