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Remove objects from piles. Whoever takes the last one loses (or wins, depending on rules).
2 players
5-10 min
Easy

What You'll Need

📦 Any small objects

About This Game

Remove objects from piles. Whoever takes the last one loses (or wins, depending on rules).

Est. 1901

How to Play

**Setup:** Arrange small objects (coins, matches) in rows: typically 1, 3, 5, 7.

**Gameplay:**

  1. Players take turns removing any number of objects from ONE row
  2. Must take at least one object
  3. Can take entire row if desired

**Winning:**

  • Normal: Take the last object to win
  • Misère: Take the last object to LOSE

**Strategy:** Math-based winning positions exist. In normal play, keep binary XOR of rows at 0.

Added about 1 month ago • Updated 28 days ago
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