Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about Nak Muay Knockout

๐ŸฅŠ Nak Muay Knockout โ€“ Core Objective

What is the primary goal of Nak Muay Knockout?

Be the last fighter standing.

How many players can play?

2โ€“5 players.

Can the game end in a tie?

No. Only one player remains.

When is a winner declared?

The instant only one player is left, even mid-turn.

๐Ÿƒ Deck Composition (45 Cards Total)

Card TypeQuantityPurpose
KO4Instant elimination unless blocked.
Block6Cancel KO or Countdown.
Attack (+1 / +2 / +3)8Force target to draw immediately.
10-Second Countdown4Timed instant-elimination threat.
Dodge4Cancel Attack or Countdown. Skip draw.
Scout5Peek and reorder top 3 cards.
Sweep4Shuffle deck + change direction.
Clinch10Steal cards or cancel Countdown.

๐Ÿ— Deck Setup

StepRule
First stepRemove all KO cards.
Starting handDeal 5 cards each.
KO cards added2P โ†’ 2 KO / 3P โ†’ 3 KO / 4โ€“5P โ†’ 4 KO
Countdown cards added2P โ†’ 1 / 3P โ†’ 2 / 4โ€“5P โ†’ 3
Starting playerRandom
Play directionClockwise (left)

๐Ÿ”„ Turn Structure

PhaseRule
Turn PhasesAction Phase โ†’ Draw Phase
Major actions allowed1 only
Which cards instantly end your turn?Attack, Countdown, Scout, Sweep, Clinch Steal
Which card skips Draw Phase?Dodge

โ˜ ๏ธ KO Rules

RuleEffect
Draw KO without BlockInstant elimination
Holding KO cardNot allowed
If you have BlockMust play immediately
After BlockHide KO anywhere in deck
After KO eliminationReveal & discard all cards

โš”๏ธ Attack & Dodge

RuleEffect
Attack targetNext player only
Attack stackingNot allowed
Dodge cancelsAttack or Countdown
Dodge cannot cancelKO
Voluntary DodgeSkip your turn & draw

โณ 10-Second Countdown

RuleEffect
TargetNext player only
Time to react10 real seconds
Valid responsesBlock, Dodge, or 1 Clinch
FailureInstant elimination
Active CountdownsOnly one at a time
Cancel Countdown with1 Clinch
After cancelBoth cards discarded

๐Ÿคผ Clinch Mechanics

Play TypeEffect
Single ClinchCancel Countdown
Double Clinch (same)Steal 1 random card
Triple Clinch (all different)Name a card type to steal
If named card missingRename or steal random
After Clinch stealYour turn ends

๐Ÿ” Scout Card

RuleEffect
Look atTop 3 cards
Keep1 card
Replace2 back in any order
Ends turnYes

๐ŸŒช Sweep Card

RuleEffect
ShufflesDraw pile only
DirectionKeep or reverse
Ends turnYes

๐Ÿ—‘ Deck Management

RuleEffect
Discard pileAlways face-up
Draw pile emptyShuffle discard into new draw pile