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Play Nim with the rules at hand
Bring your attention to one round of Nim. Remove the last counter on the board to win. Keep the game area visible while you use its controls. Identify the playing area and the controls you need. Keep the game area visible while you use its controls.
Something to practise
Take enough time to read a new position. If a game has a timer, learn its controls first rather than searching for them during the round. Refer to the controls when needed.
What you need to achieve
Remove the last counter on the board to win. Use the instructions to see which actions move you towards it. The example below illustrates a decision.
Step by step
- Player 1 chooses a pile.
- Remove at least one counter, and up to all counters, from that pile.
- The next player chooses a pile and an amount.
- Continue until no counters remain.
How to use the controls
Use the on-screen controls with a mouse or touch. A careful first action helps you become familiar with the layout. Use one clear input at a time.
A useful example
With heaps of 1, 2 and 3 counters, choose one heap and remove at least one counter from it. You cannot take from two heaps in the same turn. Apply the same reasoning to the position in your own round. Verify the rule before continuing.
Where a round can go wrong
Only one pile may be changed per turn. A different version of the game may use a different rule. Keep the stated aim separate from side details such as animation or appearance. Progress is measured by the game’s own completion or scoring rules.
Further help with the game
As a new player, what is the goal of Nim?
For clarity: Remove the last counter on the board to win.
For this browser game, how do I control Nim?
For clarity: Use the on-screen controls with a mouse or touch.
On this playing page, what example helps explain Nim?
With heaps of 1, 2 and 3 counters, choose one heap and remove at least one counter from it. You cannot take from two heaps in the same turn.
What should I watch out for in Nim?
The key detail is this: Only one pile may be changed per turn.
For a quick reminder, what format does Nim offer?
For clarity: Play using the same-device two players mode shown on this page. Read the controls before starting a new round.
Before I begin, which play mode does Nim use?
The mode on this page is Same-device two players. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.