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The essentials of playing Nine Men's Morris
Nine Men's Morris gives you a focused activity to play in your browser. 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. Keep the game area visible while you use its controls.
Local two players; three-piece flying; draw after 100 quiet movement turns.
Practice with a purpose
Take enough time to read a new position. If a game has a timer, learn its controls first rather than searching for them during the round. Use the example to check your reasoning.
The purpose of your moves
Leave the opponent with fewer than three pieces or no legal move. Use the instructions to see which actions move you towards it. Notice how the game responds to your input.
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.
Input guidance
Click or tap a piece and destination; use the turn indicator and legal-move feedback. Read a button’s label before selecting it. Look at the feedback after the action.
A closer look at one 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. Consider the next action carefully.
Check this before moving on
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. Locate the buttons and input area before beginning a long round. Use the on-screen labels to avoid an accidental restart.
Questions about this game
Before I begin, 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.
On this playing page, how do I control Nine Men's Morris?
Here is the relevant explanation: 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?
For clarity: Only the defined lines count as mills, not any visual alignment.
For a quick reminder, what format does Nine Men's Morris offer?
For clarity: 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?
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.
For this browser game, where should I start with Nine Men's Morris?
Here is the relevant explanation: Place nine pieces each.
Before I begin, 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?
Keep this in mind: 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?
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.