# Simple Nim — Nim Game

> A digital adaptation of the classic Nim matchstick removal strategy game. (iPhone/iPad app by Sebastian Rabuini.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-nim/id1281307025 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Sebastian Rabuini](https://appshunter.io/developer/1155369704)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Board
- Price: Free
- Rating: 2.50/5 from 13 App Store ratings · 12 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 9.2 · 15 MB
- Languages: American English, European Spanish
- Released: 2017-09-26
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-nim/id1281307025/reviews.md

## What is Simple Nim?

You can play against your phone.

On each turn a player removes all the matchsticks that they want from the same row (between one and all the matchsticks from the row).

The goal of the game is to be the player who removes the last matchstick.

Be careful, if you made a mistake, your phone will win.

## Key features

- Play against your phone
- Remove matchsticks from rows
- Strategic gameplay
- Goal: take the last matchstick
- Single-player mode

## Recent user reviews (10 of 12)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-nim/id1281307025/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Not how to play

*2025-01-25*

Nim, the first game ever made even before pong and tennis for two and cathode ray amusement device, This is not how to really play. You are supposed to get the second to last match stick. But I recommend getting this game. Just when it says “I win.☺️” just ignore it

### 1/5 — This game is rigged do not play

*2025-01-03*

I was told a strategy that nim pros you could say that wins them the game every time and guess what didn't work, the strategy! In short story do not play this game, it’s rigged.

### 1/5 — Game cheats

*2023-10-28*

It’s rigged says it won even though it lost.

### 1/5 — Winner / Loser swapped

*2022-10-12*

Person left with last match = loser ≠ winner

### 1/5 — Game rules are wrong

*2022-01-21*

Last player to take a match should be the loser

### 1/5 — DO NOT DOWNLOAD

*2021-10-31, version 1.0*

Hello! Ok so when you get in the game it looks like, the photo in the slides anyway like the other person said it’s mathematically impossible to beat because the robot will always go first meaning they will always win. So please don’t download it’s a waste of space.

### 5/5 — All the functionality required

*2021-08-16*

This will play perfect strategy against you, so make sure you know what you’re doing! It’s what I wanted in that sense.

### 5/5 — Its actuate

*2021-07-13*

Good 👍

### 1/5 — Mathematically impossible to beat

*2021-06-03, version 1.0*

The computer goes 1st every time and you have no chance to win

### 2/5 — Developer has the rules wrong

*2020-12-27*

The other commenter is right, the goal of this game is to NOT be the person who takes the last matchstick. While I agree that the developer can create whatever rules they want, it’s not common practice to play this where you want the last matchstick. It’s like changing the rules to checkers or chess. You just don’t do it.

## Frequently asked questions about Simple Nim

### What is Simple Nim?

Simple Nim is a digital version of the classic Nim game where players take turns removing matchsticks from rows. The goal is to be the player who takes the last matchstick.

### How do you play Simple Nim?

On each turn, a player removes one or more matchsticks from a single row. The player who removes the last matchstick wins. Be strategic, as mistakes can lead to the phone winning.

### Can I play Simple Nim offline?

Yes, Simple Nim is designed for single-player against the phone, making it playable offline.

### What devices does Simple Nim support?

Simple Nim is available on iPhone and iPod devices.

### What is the age rating for Simple Nim?

Simple Nim has an age rating of 4+.

### How often is Simple Nim updated?

Simple Nim was last updated on September 26, 2017, with version 1.0. There have been no updates since its release.

### Does Simple Nim have ads?

No, Simple Nim does not contain advertisements.

### What is the user rating for Simple Nim?

Simple Nim has a rating of 2.5 stars based on 13 ratings.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.0 — 2017-09-26

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

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