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How to play Nim
Start Nim in your browser at AWTKANAPOLI. Remove the last counter on the board to win. The page pairs the game with one decision at a time, an example and answers about this edition.
One decision at a time
Focus on the next valid action. After taking it, check how the position or game state changed before making another choice.
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.
