THE PLAYBOOK · HHDMY6
Know the goal in Nim
Start Nim by looking at the playing area and its controls. Remove the last counter on the board to win. Use the example below to understand a decision. Keep the instructions close while learning this activity. Use the example below to understand a decision.
Practice with a purpose
Watch the feedback after an action. A message can explain whether the input was accepted or whether a rule needs attention. Notice the feedback after each input.
Your objective
Remove the last counter on the board to win. The feedback beside the game helps you follow the round. Return to the instructions when a step is unclear.
Work through the instructions
- 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.
Input guidance
Use the on-screen controls with a mouse or touch. A careful first action helps you become familiar with the layout. Avoid pressing the same control repeatedly while a move is being processed.
Try this example
If only one counter remains in one heap, taking it wins under the normal-play rule used here. Apply the same reasoning to the position in your own round. Check the stated objective.
Notice this detail
Only one pile may be changed per turn. Compare the situation with the worked example. Watch the feedback after an action. A message can explain whether the input was accepted or whether a rule needs attention.
Helpful answers for players
While learning, what is the goal of Nim?
Here is the relevant explanation: Remove the last counter on the board to win.
How do I control Nim?
Use the on-screen controls with a mouse or touch.
As a new player, what example helps explain Nim?
The key detail is this: 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.
As a new player, what should I watch out for in Nim?
The key detail is this: Only one pile may be changed per turn.
For this browser game, what format does Nim offer?
Here is the relevant explanation: Play using the same-device two players mode shown on this page. Read the controls before starting a new round.
For a quick reminder, which play mode does Nim use?
Here is the relevant explanation: The mode on this page is Same-device two players. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.
