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Nine Men's Morris: learn through an example
Open Nine Men's Morris, check the instructions and begin a round. 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. Check the relevant rule before repeating a move.
Local two players; three-piece flying; draw after 100 quiet movement turns.
Practice beyond the first move
Read one step at a time and try it on the playing area. Match the instruction to the control you use. Make the next step deliberately.
The objective of a round
Leave the opponent with fewer than three pieces or no legal move. An attractive position is not enough unless the goal is met. Check the rules when you are unsure.
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.
Keyboard and screen controls
Click or tap a piece and destination; use the turn indicator and legal-move feedback. Use the control method described here for this activity. A new-round button replaces the current round.
Work through an example
A piece in an opposing mill can be captured only when every opposing piece belongs to a mill. Your next round may have a different position, so inspect it before acting. Verify the rule before continuing.
Watch out for this
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. Read one step at a time and try it on the playing area. Match the instruction to the control you use.
Questions about this game
For this browser game, 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.
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?
The key detail is this: 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?
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?
Keep this in mind: 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?
The key detail is this: Place nine pieces each.
For this browser game, 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 reading the Guide, how can I find Nine Men's Morris again?
For clarity: Use the Games list or save this game page in your browser bookmarks. The Guide is linked from the playing page.
As a new player, how do I report an issue with Nine Men's Morris?
Here is the relevant explanation: 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.