Northcott’s Game

Game Components of Northcott’s Game

Rectangular board with a finite number of spacesPegs for each player, placed along a columnDominoes for each player, which can be placed horizontally or vertically

Game Setup of Northcott’s Game

Each player is assigned a color (white or black) and a corresponding pegThe board is set up with a finite number of spaces along each columnPlayers take turns placing their dominoes on the board, either horizontally or vertically

Gameplay Mechanics of Northcott’s Game

Players take turns placing dominoes on the board, aiming to block their opponent from placing their dominoesThe game is impartial, meaning that the possible moves for both players are the same

Game Objective of Northcott’s Game

The goal is to be the last player to place a domino on the board, without allowing your opponent to place their dominoes

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