MATLAB-Nim is a MATLAB implementation of the classic strategy game Nim. This project allows users to play Nim against a computer opponent in a graphical user interface (GUI). The game logic and GUI are built entirely with MATLAB, making it an excellent example of MATLAB's capabilities for educational and recreational purposes.
- Interactive Gameplay: Engage in the Nim game against a computer with a simple and intuitive MATLAB GUI.
- Strategic AI: The computer opponent uses the Nim sum strategy to make decisions, providing a challenging experience.
- Visual Feedback: The game state is visually represented using MATLAB's plotting capabilities, allowing for an immersive experience.
Nim is a mathematical game of strategy where two players take turns removing objects from distinct heaps or piles. In this version, players can remove any number of matchsticks from a single row during their turn. The goal is to be the player who removes the last matchstick.
- Prerequisites: Ensure you have MATLAB installed on your computer.
- Download: Clone this repository or download the ZIP file and extract it.
- Run: Open MATLAB, navigate to the project's directory, and run the
main.mscript.
- Start the Game: Run the
main.mscript. A GUI will appear showing rows of matchsticks. - Make Your Move: Click on the row number you wish to remove matchsticks from, then enter the number of matchsticks to remove.
- Computer's Turn: After your move, the computer will automatically make its move.
- Winning the Game: The player forced to take the last matchstick loses. Try to be the one to force the computer to take the last matchstick!
main.m: Initializes the game and controls the gameplay loop.clickedOn.m: Handles user interactions with the GUI.computerMove.m: Determines the computer's strategy for removing matchsticks.displayGame.m: Updates the GUI to reflect the current state of the game.nimSum.m: Calculates the nim sum to guide the computer's strategy.