Game guide · 2COPE
Nim: a guide for your next round
Bring your attention to one round of Nim. Remove the last counter on the board to win. Look at what changes after your first action. Keep the instructions close while learning this activity. Use the example below to understand a decision.
Bring this focus to a round
Choose one rule to keep in mind for this round. Apply it consistently rather than guessing what another version might allow. Use the example to check your reasoning.
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.
Follow these playing steps
- 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 your actions work
Use the on-screen controls with a mouse or touch. Keep the playing area visible while using these controls. Check any mode label before starting.
An example before you play
If only one counter remains in one heap, taking it wins under the normal-play rule used here. Compare this with the rule that governs the move. Read the matching step again.
Where a round can go wrong
Only one pile may be changed per turn. Take a moment to reassess the position before continuing. Before your first action, say what you are trying to achieve. Then compare the result with the goal.
Clarifying the way this game works
As a new player, what is the goal of Nim?
Keep this in mind: Remove the last counter on the board to win.
On this playing page, how do I control Nim?
Here is the relevant explanation: Use the on-screen controls with a mouse or touch.
What example helps explain Nim?
Keep this in mind: With piles of 1 and 2, a move may empty one pile, but cannot remove one counter from both in the same turn.
While reading the Guide, what should I watch out for in Nim?
Keep this in mind: Only one pile may be changed per turn.
While reading the Guide, what format does Nim offer?
Keep this in mind: 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?
The key detail is this: The mode on this page is Same-device two players. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.
On this playing page, where should I start with Nim?
Player 1 chooses a pile.
Before I begin, do I need an account or a payment for Nim?
The key detail is this: No player account or payment is needed. Game scores are recreational results, not cash prizes.
While reading the Guide, how can I find Nim again?
Here is the relevant explanation: Use the Games list or save this game page in your browser bookmarks. The Guide is linked from the playing page.
When I return, how do I report an issue with Nim?
Use the contact form and include the game name, browser, device and the actions that led to the issue. Do not send passwords or payment details.
