THE PLAYBOOK · BXBZYS
Making your first moves in Nim
Use a short break to learn the rhythm of Nim. Remove the last counter on the board to win. Look at what changes after your first action. Choose a comfortable screen position before beginning. Use the example below to understand a decision.
Give this approach a try
Watch the feedback after an action. A message can explain whether the input was accepted or whether a rule needs attention. Refer to the controls when needed.
Understand the aim
Remove the last counter on the board to win. Read that aim before choosing your first action. Return to the instructions when a step is unclear.
From the start of a round
- 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. Use the control method described here for this activity. A new-round button replaces the current round.
An example before you play
With piles of 1 and 2, a move may empty one pile, but cannot remove one counter from both in the same turn. Use the example as a guide rather than a substitute for reading your board. Consider the next action carefully.
Check this before moving on
Only one pile may be changed per turn. A different version of the game may use a different rule. 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.
A few questions answered
For this browser game, what is the goal of Nim?
The key detail is this: Remove the last counter on the board to win.
Before I begin, how do I control Nim?
Keep this in mind: Use the on-screen controls with a mouse or touch.
For this browser game, what example helps explain Nim?
The key detail is this: With piles of 1 and 2, a move may empty one pile, but cannot remove one counter from both in the same turn.
For this browser game, what should I watch out for in Nim?
Only one pile may be changed per turn.
While learning, 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.
For my first round, 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.