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Learn your way around Nine Men's Morris
Choose a round of Nine Men's Morris and settle into its rules. Leave the opponent with fewer than three pieces or no legal move. Look at what changes after your first action. 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.
Something to practise
Before your first action, say what you are trying to achieve. Then compare the result with the goal. Keep the objective visible.
The goal to keep in mind
Leave the opponent with fewer than three pieces or no legal move. The feedback beside the game helps you follow the round. Take a moment to understand the current position.
Work through the instructions
- 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. Keep the playing area visible while using these controls. Contact us with the game and device if a control does not respond.
Try this 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. Look for the relevant detail.
Watch out for this
Only the defined lines count as mills, not any visual alignment. Check the rule before repeating the action. After a move, check what changed. Decide which rule explains the new state before acting again.
Common questions
While learning, 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.
For this browser game, 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.
While reading the Guide, what example helps explain Nine Men's Morris?
A piece in an opposing mill can be captured only when every opposing piece belongs to a mill.
While reading the Guide, what should I watch out for in Nine Men's Morris?
Only the defined lines count as mills, not any visual alignment.
As a new player, what format does Nine Men's Morris offer?
Here is the relevant explanation: Local two players; three-piece flying; draw after 100 quiet movement turns.
For a quick reminder, which play mode does Nine Men's Morris use?
Here is the relevant explanation: The mode on this page is Local players. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.
Before I begin, where should I start with Nine Men's Morris?
For clarity: Place nine pieces each.
While reading the Guide, do I need an account or a payment for Nine Men's Morris?
Here is the relevant explanation: 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 learning, how do I report an issue with Nine Men's Morris?
Keep this in mind: 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.
