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The Nine Men's Morris playbook
Make Nine Men's Morris your next activity in the game library. Leave the opponent with fewer than three pieces or no legal move. Check the relevant rule before repeating a move. Identify the playing area and the controls you need. Check the relevant rule before repeating a move.
Local two players; three-piece flying; draw after 100 quiet movement turns.
Try a more deliberate round
Choose one rule to keep in mind for this round. Apply it consistently rather than guessing what another version might allow. Make the next step deliberately.
What you are aiming for
Leave the opponent with fewer than three pieces or no legal move. Read that aim before choosing your first action. The example below illustrates a decision.
How a round unfolds
- Place nine pieces each.
- A mill of three permits one capture.
- After placement, move along an edge.
- With three remaining pieces, fly to any empty point.
How to interact with the game
Click or tap a piece and destination; use the turn indicator and legal-move feedback. A careful first action helps you become familiar with the layout. A new-round button replaces the current round.
Put the rules into context
A piece in an opposing mill can be captured only when every opposing piece belongs to a mill. Use the example as a guide rather than a substitute for reading your board. Keep the game’s format in mind.
One detail worth checking
Only the defined lines count as mills, not any visual alignment. Read the feedback to see why an action did not have the expected result. Take enough time to read a new position. If a game has a timer, learn its controls first rather than searching for them during the round.
Answers about the rules and controls
For this browser game, what is the goal of Nine Men's Morris?
The key detail is this: Leave the opponent with fewer than three pieces or no legal move.
While learning, how do I control Nine Men's Morris?
Keep this in mind: Click or tap a piece and destination; use the turn indicator and legal-move feedback.
For my first round, what example helps explain Nine Men's Morris?
The key detail is this: A piece in an opposing mill can be captured only when every opposing piece belongs to a mill.
While learning, what should I watch out for in Nine Men's Morris?
Keep this in mind: Only the defined lines count as mills, not any visual alignment.
While learning, what format does Nine Men's Morris offer?
The key detail is this: Local two players; three-piece flying; draw after 100 quiet movement turns.
Before I begin, which play mode does Nine Men's Morris use?
The mode on this page is Local players. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.
Where should I start with Nine Men's Morris?
Place nine pieces each.
On this playing page, do I need an account or a payment for Nine Men's Morris?
Keep this in mind: No player account or payment is needed. Game scores are recreational results, not cash prizes.
While reading the Guide, how can I find Nine Men's Morris again?
Use the Games list or save this game page in your browser bookmarks. The Guide is linked from the playing page.
When I return, how do I report an issue with Nine Men's Morris?
Use the contact form and include the game name, browser, device and the actions that led to the issue. Do not send passwords or payment details.