Who Knew Subtraction Was A Contact Sport ????
OK, not real contact, but more fun than most recess games.
Nim and nim-like games have existed ever since – well.... ever since games. The beauty of nim-like games lies in their physical simplicity (a pile of pebbles or pennies, and easy rules) and their mathematical complexity.
From simple (but sometimes frustrating) subtraction strategy to complex number theory and computer code generation, NIM is a great game for Kindergarten (take away) thro