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How to play Nim
The WHWYBK guide to Nim starts with mistake-aware practice. Your task is to remove the last counter on the board to win. Use the controls below and follow the example to get started.
Mistake-aware practice
Read the common mistake below before starting. Watch for that situation during the round rather than relying on trial and error.
Your goal
Remove the last counter on the board to win.
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 useful example
With piles of 1 and 2, a move may empty one pile, but cannot remove one counter from both in the same turn.
Watch out for this
Only one pile may be changed per turn.
Common questions
How does this round end?
Remove the last counter on the board to win.
Can I play without an account?
Yes. This game runs in your browser without an account or a payment. There are no cash prizes.
How do I start over?
Use the New round, New puzzle or Start again control above the playing area. Starting again clears the current round.
