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How to play Nine Men's Morris
Start Nine Men's Morris by looking at the playing area and its controls. Leave the opponent with fewer than three pieces or no legal move. Check the relevant rule before repeating a move. 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.
Read before acting
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.
Your goal
Leave the opponent with fewer than three pieces or no legal move. The feedback beside the game helps you follow the round. Notice how the game responds to your input.
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. A careful first action helps you become familiar with the layout. 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. Use the example as a guide rather than a substitute for reading your board. Verify the rule before continuing.
Watch out for this
Only the defined lines count as mills, not any visual alignment. Take a moment to reassess the position before continuing. 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.
Common questions
Before I begin, 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.
For this browser game, how do I control Nine Men's Morris?
Click or tap a piece and destination; use the turn indicator and legal-move feedback.
For this browser game, 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 my first round, 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 learning, what format does Nine Men's Morris offer?
Keep this in mind: 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?
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.