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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. Check the relevant rule before repeating a move. Compare the starting position with the example in the Guide. Keep the game area visible while you use its controls.
Local two players; three-piece flying; draw after 100 quiet movement turns.
Something to practise
Read one step at a time and try it on the playing area. Match the instruction to the control you use. Refer to the controls when needed.
The objective of a round
Leave the opponent with fewer than three pieces or no legal move. The feedback beside the game helps you follow the round. Keep the controls in easy reach.
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.
Controls
Click or tap a piece and destination; use the turn indicator and legal-move feedback. On a smaller screen, keep the active part of the board within view. Contact us with the game and device if a control does not respond.
An example to follow
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.
An important reminder
Only the defined lines count as mills, not any visual alignment. A different version of the game may use a different rule. Keep the stated aim separate from side details such as animation or appearance. Progress is measured by the game’s own completion or scoring rules.
If you are unsure
What is the goal of Nine Men's Morris?
For clarity: Leave the opponent with fewer than three pieces or no legal move.
While reading the Guide, how do I control Nine Men's Morris?
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?
The key detail is this: A piece in an opposing mill can be captured only when every opposing piece belongs to a mill.
While learning, 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.
While reading the Guide, 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.
While reading the Guide, which play mode does Nine Men's Morris use?
The key detail is this: The mode on this page is Local players. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.
