Nim

aka: Game of NIM
Moby ID: 106365
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This implementation of Nim has an AI that uses a strategy as presented in "Games of Fun and Strategy". The player decides upfront how many piles of sticks are in play and how many sticks are in each pile. After that, the player and computer take turns taking one or more sticks from a pile. Whoever takes the last stick is the winner.

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This program uses a strategy as presented in "Games of Fun and Strategy", a publication of
  • The Mathematical Services Department of Computer Control Co. Inc.

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Martin Beattie's NIM in Altair Users Group's 'Computer Notes', July '75 Andrew Fisher (697) May 15, 2023

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Game added by vedder.

Game added March 31, 2018. Last modified March 14, 2024.