Nickel

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Get an account, a Mastercard Debit in 5 minutes at your press shop. Simple and useful, Nickel is open to everyone as from €20 per year.

To find the press shop nearest you, go to nickel.eu.

Like more than 2.6 million customers in Europe, switch to the account that opens in a press shop!

Open your account online in 5 minutes on https://nickel.eu/ and pick up your card immediately at a Nickel Point.

THE NICKEL APPLICATION ALLOWS YOU TO :

- Manage your account wherever you are

- Know your account balance in real time at any time

- Temporarily block and unblock your card instantly if you lose it

- Make transfers when you need them

- Manage your payment and withdrawal limits

- Choose your personalized alerts

- Send you your PIN code by SMS

- Find the Point Nickel nearest you

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What's New in the Latest Version 2.85.0

Last updated on Jun 27, 2024

We're bringing new features to your Nickel app! Update now to make sure you don't miss a thing.
- Improved direct debit management.
- Improved management of identity documents

Introduction

Nickel is a classic card game that combines elements of rummy and poker. It is played with a standard deck of 52 cards and is suitable for 2 to 4 players. The objective of the game is to be the first player to meld all of their cards into sets or runs and score points.

Gameplay

Setup

To start the game, each player is dealt 5 cards. The remaining cards form the draw pile. One card is turned over from the draw pile to create the discard pile.

Gameplay

The game proceeds in clockwise order. On your turn, you have two options:

* Draw a card: You can draw the top card from either the draw pile or the discard pile.

* Meld cards: You can meld cards from your hand into sets or runs. A set consists of three or four cards of the same rank, such as three aces or four kings. A run consists of three or more cards in sequence, such as 5-6-7 or 10-J-Q.

Scoring

When you meld a set or run, you score points based on the cards used:

* Set: 5 points

* Run: 10 points

* Nickel (5 of a kind): 15 points

Nickel

A special combination in Nickel is called a "nickel," which is five cards of the same rank. If you meld a nickel, you immediately win the game and score 25 points.

Wild Cards

There are no wild cards in Nickel.

Ending the Game

The game ends when one player has melded all of their cards. That player wins the game and scores the total points for all their melds.

Variations

There are many variations of Nickel, including:

* Partnership Nickel: Players play in pairs, and the points scored by each player are added together.

* Cutthroat Nickel: Players play against each other, and the player with the lowest score at the end of the game loses.

* No Nickel Nickel: The nickel combination is not allowed.

Strategy

* Meld early: The sooner you meld your cards, the more points you will score.

* Block your opponents: Pay attention to the cards your opponents are discarding and try to block them from melding.

* Go for nickels: If you have the opportunity to meld a nickel, do it immediately to win the game.

* Don't be afraid to draw: If you can't meld your cards, don't be afraid to draw from the draw pile or discard pile.