Game guide · GCROWNSPA
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. Look at what changes after your first action. Keep the instructions close while learning this activity. Keep the game area visible while you use its controls.
Bring this focus to a round
Locate the buttons and input area before beginning a long round. Use the on-screen labels to avoid an accidental restart. Use the example to check your reasoning.
What counts as success
Remove the last counter on the board to win. Read that aim before choosing your first action. 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.
Your inputs
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.
An example before you play
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. Apply the same reasoning to the position in your own round. Read the matching step again.
An important reminder
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.
Questions that come up during play
What is the goal of Nim?
Remove the last counter on the board to win.
For this browser game, how do I control Nim?
Keep this in mind: Use the on-screen controls with a mouse or touch.
While reading the Guide, what example helps explain Nim?
The key detail is this: If only one counter remains in one heap, taking it wins under the normal-play rule used here.
For my first round, what should I watch out for in Nim?
Only one pile may be changed per turn.
For a quick reminder, 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.
On this playing page, which play mode does Nim use?
Keep this in mind: The mode on this page is Same-device two players. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.
While learning, where should I start with Nim?
Player 1 chooses a pile.
On this playing page, do I need an account or a payment for Nim?
Here is the relevant explanation: No player account or payment is needed. Game scores are recreational results, not cash prizes.
When I return, 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.
While learning, how do I report an issue with Nim?
For clarity: 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.
