THE PLAYBOOK · H5-WEPOKER
Nim: how a round works
Make Nim your next activity in the game library. Remove the last counter on the board to win. Look at what changes after your first action. Treat the first round as a chance to learn the controls. Check the relevant rule before repeating a move.
Bring this focus to a round
After a move, check what changed. Decide which rule explains the new state before acting again. Use the example to check your reasoning.
The goal to keep in mind
Remove the last counter on the board to win. Keep that objective in view throughout the round. Start with a deliberate move.
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.
Controls
Use the on-screen controls with a mouse or touch. On a smaller screen, keep the active part of the board within view. Return to the rules if the result is unexpected.
Put the rules into context
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. Keep the game’s format in mind.
Pay attention to this rule
Only one pile may be changed per turn. Compare the situation with the worked example. Locate the buttons and input area before beginning a long round. Use the on-screen labels to avoid an accidental restart.
Helpful answers for players
For my first round, what is the goal of Nim?
The key detail is this: Remove the last counter on the board to win.
As a new player, how do I control Nim?
The key detail is this: Use the on-screen controls with a mouse or touch.
What example helps explain Nim?
With piles of 1 and 2, a move may empty one pile, but cannot remove one counter from both in the same turn.
For my first round, 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?
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?
For clarity: The mode on this page is Same-device two players. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.
