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How to play 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. Choose a clear next step rather than rushing through the instructions. Check the rule that explains your first action. Use the example below to understand a decision.
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. Try to explain the aim in your own words.
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. Use the control method described here for this activity. A new-round button replaces the current round.
A useful example
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. 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. Locate the buttons and input area before beginning a long round. Use the on-screen labels to avoid an accidental restart.
Common questions
As a new player, what is the goal of Nine Men's Morris?
Keep this in mind: Leave the opponent with fewer than three pieces or no legal move.
As a new player, how do I control Nine Men's Morris?
Click or tap a piece and destination; use the turn indicator and legal-move feedback.
When I return, what example helps explain Nine Men's Morris?
Keep this in mind: A piece in an opposing mill can be captured only when every opposing piece belongs to a mill.
For this browser game, 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.
For my first round, 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.
For this browser game, 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.