The game of Nim has a long history and many variations.
It's a game that invites critical and creating thinking and rewards logical reasoning.
This is an early variation involving three piles...
During play...
- What do you notice? What do you wonder?Â
- Keep a look out for patterns that occur in play.Â
- Observe the game as it plays out. What decisions do players make to help ensure a win?
- Consider playing variables like:
- Does it matter whether you are player 1 or player 2? Does player 1 or 2 help you win? Or is it irrelevant?
-  Consider What if...? questions like:
- What if... I play to make the piles even?
- What if...I play to make the piles uneven?Â
- What if...I play the number of piles down to two? Will this help me win?
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