FIELD MANUAL
How to Play Nim Online
Nim in one line: take one or more objects from a single pile each turn, and whoever takes the last object wins. Play the Nim game online, or try real seed sowing in Mancala online 2 player (Kalah and Congkak).
Nim is a pile-taking duel. On your turn remove one or more objects from a single pile. Last take wins.
01 // CONTROLS
Controls
- Select a pile
- Choose how many objects to remove (at least 1)
02 // STEPS
Step by step
- 01
Open the game
From the arena roster, open this game’s play page.
- 02
Create or join a room
Host creates a room and shares the code. The second player joins with that code.
- 03
Both hit Ready
When two players lock in, the match starts instantly — no accounts needed.
- 04
Read the piles
Starting piles: 1, 3, 5, 7. Only one pile may be touched per turn.
- 05
Take from one pile
Remove one or more objects from a single pile — you cannot split the take across piles.
- 06
Claim the last take
When you take the final object(s) and clear the board, you win.
03 // EDGE
Pro tips
- Balance pile sizes using Nim XOR thinking if you know it.
- Never leave a single obvious winning take unless you must.
04 // FAQ
Nim FAQ
Is Nim free to play in the browser?
Yes. Nim on My MP Games is free HTML5 — no download, no account, and no paywall.
Can I play Nim vs the computer?
Open the play page and choose Play vs Computer. You can also play Local vs on one device or share a room code with a friend.
Where are the Nim rules?
Nim is a pile-taking duel. On your turn remove one or more objects from a single pile. Last take wins.