Nobs in cribbage
In cribbage, nobs is the name given to the Jack of the turn-up suit. That is, if the turn-up card is a four of Diamonds, then the player holding the Jack of Diamonds scores an extra point in her hand, known as "one for nobs" (sometimes "knobs") or "one for his nob" (or sometimes "his nibs"). This is a very old term, which probably dates back to the origins of cribbage. What is a nob? The word is British English slang for an important person, so perhaps this is why.
The nob Jack (or "right Jack" as it's also known, is essential for scoring a perfect 29 hand, and also affects discard strategy - you should try to avoid throwing a Jack to your opponent's crib if possible.
See also two for his heels - the score the dealer makes if the turn-up card is itself a Jack.
getting 29 in your "crib"
(this is a cool page; we've enjoyed reading it during a cold winter day in Maine ... after a few games of crib of course)
My dad has been after me for years to determine the odds of getting a 29 hand in his "crib" while dealing in a four-player game. Anyone know? Thanks.
Varients of the his nobs and heels?
I know there are variants of the his heels rule where in the last 5 holes of the game they cannot be scored.
BUT:-- i have come across the odd player that has told me that there is a variants in which you cannot "go out" with the "his nobs" point.. thus 1H,3D,4S,JC with a 10C turn up would only count as 4 NOT 5..
i have searched around on the net and have yet to confirm this.
anyone?