THE PLAYBOOK · HNZKBY
Rules, controls and help for Nim
Open Nim, check the instructions and begin a round. Remove the last counter on the board to win. Check the relevant rule before repeating a move. Compare the starting position with the example in the Guide. Use the example below to understand a decision.
Try a more deliberate round
After a move, check what changed. Decide which rule explains the new state before acting again. Notice the feedback after each input.
What counts as success
Remove the last counter on the board to win. An attractive position is not enough unless the goal is met. Try to explain the aim in your own words.
A walkthrough of the rules
- 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 interact with the game
Use the on-screen controls with a mouse or touch. On a smaller screen, keep the active part of the board within view. Check any mode label before starting.
One way to understand the rules
With piles of 1 and 2, a move may empty one pile, but cannot remove one counter from both in the same turn. Focus on why the action is allowed, not only its outcome. Take a moment to compare.
Pay attention to this rule
Only one pile may be changed per turn. Read the feedback to see why an action did not have the expected result. 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.
Helpful answers for players
While reading the Guide, what is the goal of Nim?
Remove the last counter on the board to win.
On this playing page, how do I control Nim?
The key detail is this: Use the on-screen controls with a mouse or touch.
As a new player, what example helps explain Nim?
Here is the relevant explanation: 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.
For a quick reminder, what should I watch out for in Nim?
Keep this in mind: Only one pile may be changed per turn.
For a quick reminder, what format does Nim offer?
Play using the same-device two players mode shown on this page. Read the controls before starting a new round.
As a new player, 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.
