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How to play Nine Men's Morris
Bring your attention to one round of Nine Men's Morris. Leave the opponent with fewer than three pieces or no legal move. Use the example below to understand a decision. 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.
A careful first round
Before your first action, say what you are trying to achieve. Then compare the result with the goal. Keep the objective visible.
Your goal
Leave the opponent with fewer than three pieces or no legal move. Use the instructions to see which actions move you towards it. Start with a deliberate move.
Step by step
- 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.
Controls
Click or tap a piece and destination; use the turn indicator and legal-move feedback. Read a button’s label before selecting it. 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. Check the stated objective.
Watch out for this
Only the defined lines count as mills, not any visual alignment. A different version of the game may use a different rule. After a move, check what changed. Decide which rule explains the new state before acting again.
Common questions
For my first round, what is the goal of Nine Men's Morris?
Leave the opponent with fewer than three pieces or no legal move.
For this browser game, how do I control Nine Men's Morris?
For clarity: 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?
For clarity: A piece in an opposing mill can be captured only when every opposing piece belongs to a mill.
When I return, what should I watch out for in Nine Men's Morris?
The key detail is this: Only the defined lines count as mills, not any visual alignment.
As a new player, what format does Nine Men's Morris offer?
Keep this in mind: Local two players; three-piece flying; draw after 100 quiet movement turns.
When I return, 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.