# LastTake — The strategy game of Nim

> The strategy game of Nim (iPhone/iPad app by Tore Bergethon Østensen.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lasttake/id6774769570 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Tore Bergethon Østensen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1658517230)
- Category: Games, Board, Strategy
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.6 · 81 MB
- Languages: American English, Norwegian Bokmål, European Spanish
- Released: 2026-06-17
- Data updated: 2026-09-04
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lasttake/id6774769570/reviews.md

## What is LastTake?

Last Take is a two-player strategy game based on Nim – one of the oldest mathematical games in history. The rules take seconds to learn: pick any connected group of stones from the board and take them. The player who takes the last stone wins. But beneath the simplicity lies deep, beautiful mathematics.

PLAY YOUR WAY
Challenge the Engine at four (with Advanced, five) difficulty levels, take on a local opponent, or match up against players worldwide through Game Center.

TWO RULE SETS
Normal – the player who takes the last stone wins.
Misère – the player forced to take the last stone loses.

TRACK YOUR PROGRESS
Your win rate, broken down by board size and engine level, is always a tap away. The more you play, the more you understand the game.

ADVANCED VERSION (one-time purchase)
Unlock the full experience:
· Boards with up to 64 stones (free: up to 20)
· Master engine level, powered by an opening book
· ELO rating for engine, local and online games (for Normal rules only)
· Full online play with ELO tracking via Game Center

Whether you are just learning the rules or chasing a higher rating, Last Take offers a pure and elegant challenge that fits in your pocket.

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Advanced version | $1.99 | one-time |



## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 1.2 — 2026-08-27

• Coach — Get instant feedback after each move. A green banner means you played optimally; orange means there was a better move.
• Grundy Value Indicator (GVI) — Toggle on a live display of Grundy values on the board to deepen your understanding of the game's math.
• Game Center Awards — Your achievements are now synchronized with Game Center.
• Improved Learn to Play — The tutorial is now fully interactive, with a selectable board and smoother navigation between steps.
• Stronger Opening Book — Rebuilt and extended opening book for more accurate play from the start.

### 1.1 — 2026-07-02

NEW: Awards
Earn awards as you play! Unlock achievements for reaching milestones, mastering tricky positions and improving your game. Track your progress in the new Awards screen.

Report an Issue
Spotted something odd? You can now send a report with a diagnostic log straight to us, so we can fix things faster.

Improvements & bug fixes
• Fixed hang situations during online play
• More reliable Game Center matchmaking
• Improved logging and stability under the hood
• Various smaller bug fixes and polish

Thanks for playing — enjoy the new challenge!

### 1.0.1 — 2026-06-22

• Fixed issues with online games.
• Learn mode can now extend the opening book for several board sizes.

### 1.0 — 2026-06-17

No release notes.

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## More apps by Tore Bergethon Østensen

- [WordScout](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wordscout/id6737916283)
- [NoiseScope](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/noisescope/id6755631606)

All apps by Tore Bergethon Østensen: https://appshunter.io/developer/1658517230

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