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Nine Men's Morris: rules and examples
Make Nine Men's Morris your next activity in the game library. Leave the opponent with fewer than three pieces or no legal move. Choose a clear next step rather than rushing through the instructions. Identify the playing area and the controls you need. Use the example below to understand a decision.
Local two players; three-piece flying; draw after 100 quiet movement turns.
Practice with a purpose
Locate the buttons and input area before beginning a long round. Use the on-screen labels to avoid an accidental restart. Refer to the controls when needed.
Your objective
Leave the opponent with fewer than three pieces or no legal move. Use the instructions to see which actions move you towards it. The example below illustrates a decision.
Making your moves
- 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. Use the control method described here for this activity. Use the visible help when you are unsure of the next input.
A useful example
A piece in an opposing mill can be captured only when every opposing piece belongs to a mill. Compare this with the rule that governs the move. Read the matching step again.
One detail worth checking
Only the defined lines count as mills, not any visual alignment. A different version of the game may use a different rule. Compare the worked example with your own position. Use the reasoning, not an answer copied from a different board.
If you are unsure
For my first round, what is the goal of Nine Men's Morris?
Here is the relevant explanation: Leave the opponent with fewer than three pieces or no legal move.
When I return, how do I control Nine Men's Morris?
The key detail is this: Click or tap a piece and destination; use the turn indicator and legal-move feedback.
On this playing page, what example helps explain Nine Men's Morris?
For clarity: A piece in an opposing mill can be captured only when every opposing piece belongs to a mill.
For my first round, what should I watch out for in Nine Men's Morris?
Here is the relevant explanation: Only the defined lines count as mills, not any visual alignment.
For this browser game, what format does Nine Men's Morris offer?
Keep this in mind: Local two players; three-piece flying; draw after 100 quiet movement turns.
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.
On this playing page, where should I start with Nine Men's Morris?
The key detail is this: Place nine pieces each.
On this playing page, do I need an account or a payment for Nine Men's Morris?
No player account or payment is needed. Game scores are recreational results, not cash prizes.
While learning, how can I find Nine Men's Morris again?
The key detail is this: Use the Games list or save this game page in your browser bookmarks. The Guide is linked from the playing page.
While reading the Guide, how do I report an issue with Nine Men's Morris?
The key detail is this: 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.
