greymatters
08-22-2010, 09:07 PM
If you like all the variations of Nim taught on Scam School, but would like to create your own, it can be difficult to work out the winning strategy.
At least, it used to be. I've just developed the Nim Strategy Calculator (http://members.cox.net/beagenius/nimcalc.html). It's an online tool, and it's FREE TO USE!
Complete instructions are found here (http://headinside.blogspot.com/2010/08/nim-strategy-calculator.html), but I went to great effort to make it as simple and direct as possible. Both the entries and the responses are done in plain language as much as possible.
You enter the data for single-pile or multi-pile Nim in a simple interview-type format, click the Calculate button, and the computer instantly gives you the rules you've selected, the most effective strategy, and even some tips to handle various situations.
I've even included a Next Move calculator that gives you the best play or plays from the current arrangement in multi-pile Nim!
This is a great way to learn about and/or practice versions of Nim which you may not have run into before, or even create custom variations (complete with winning strategies!).
I'd love to hear any comments or criticisms you have about this, because I would like to make it better.
At least, it used to be. I've just developed the Nim Strategy Calculator (http://members.cox.net/beagenius/nimcalc.html). It's an online tool, and it's FREE TO USE!
Complete instructions are found here (http://headinside.blogspot.com/2010/08/nim-strategy-calculator.html), but I went to great effort to make it as simple and direct as possible. Both the entries and the responses are done in plain language as much as possible.
You enter the data for single-pile or multi-pile Nim in a simple interview-type format, click the Calculate button, and the computer instantly gives you the rules you've selected, the most effective strategy, and even some tips to handle various situations.
I've even included a Next Move calculator that gives you the best play or plays from the current arrangement in multi-pile Nim!
This is a great way to learn about and/or practice versions of Nim which you may not have run into before, or even create custom variations (complete with winning strategies!).
I'd love to hear any comments or criticisms you have about this, because I would like to make it better.