THE PLAYBOOK · YUNYILINK
How to play Nim
Make Nim your next activity in the game library. Remove the last counter on the board to win. Keep the game area visible while you use its controls. Compare the starting position with the example in the Guide. Use the example below to understand a decision.
Read before acting
Read one step at a time and try it on the playing area. Match the instruction to the control you use. Use the example to check your reasoning.
Your goal
Remove the last counter on the board to win. Read that aim before choosing your first action. Follow this game’s rules rather than another version’s.
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. Return to the rules if the result is unexpected.
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. Compare the situation with the worked example. After a move, check what changed. Decide which rule explains the new state before acting again.
Common questions
As a new player, 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?
Use the on-screen controls with a mouse or touch.
When I return, what example helps explain Nim?
If only one counter remains in one heap, taking it wins under the normal-play rule used here.
On this playing page, what should I watch out for in Nim?
For clarity: Only one pile may be changed per turn.
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.
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.
