THE PLAYBOOK · LUODIQIAN
How to play Nim
Bring your attention to one round of Nim. Remove the last counter on the board to win. Use the example below to understand a decision. Read the objective before making your first input. Keep the game area visible while you use its controls.
Notice the feedback
Watch the feedback after an action. A message can explain whether the input was accepted or whether a rule needs attention. Keep the objective visible.
Your goal
Remove the last counter on the board to win. An attractive position is not enough unless the goal is met. Check the rules when you are unsure.
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.
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
If only one counter remains in one heap, taking it wins under the normal-play rule used here. Your next round may have a different position, so inspect it before acting. Choose a deliberate next step.
Watch out for this
Only one pile may be changed per turn. Check the rule before repeating the action. After a move, check what changed. Decide which rule explains the new state before acting again.
Common questions
For my first round, what is the goal of Nim?
Here is the relevant explanation: Remove the last counter on the board to win.
On this playing page, how do I control Nim?
For clarity: Use the on-screen controls with a mouse or touch.
Before I begin, what example helps explain Nim?
If only one counter remains in one heap, taking it wins under the normal-play rule used here.
While reading the Guide, what should I watch out for in Nim?
Here is the relevant explanation: Only one pile may be changed per turn.
For my first round, what format does Nim offer?
The key detail is this: 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.
