THE PLAYBOOK · DP2SX
Nine Men's Morris: a guide for your next round
Use a short break to learn the rhythm of Nine Men's Morris. Leave the opponent with fewer than three pieces or no legal move. Keep the game area visible while you use its controls. Check the rule that explains your first action. Look at what changes after your first action.
Local two players; three-piece flying; draw after 100 quiet movement turns.
Take a closer look while playing
Watch the feedback after an action. A message can explain whether the input was accepted or whether a rule needs attention. Refer to the controls when needed.
Aim for this result
Leave the opponent with fewer than three pieces or no legal move. Keep that objective in view throughout the round. Try to explain the aim in your own words.
The steps to play
- 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.
Your inputs
Click or tap a piece and destination; use the turn indicator and legal-move feedback. Use the control method described here for this activity. Return to the rules if the result is unexpected.
Learn from a sample situation
A piece in an opposing mill can be captured only when every opposing piece belongs to a mill. Apply the same reasoning to the position in your own round. Verify the rule before continuing.
A mistake to avoid
Only the defined lines count as mills, not any visual alignment. Compare the situation with the worked example. 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.
Questions that come up during play
What is the goal of Nine Men's Morris?
For clarity: Leave the opponent with fewer than three pieces or no legal move.
For my first round, how do I control Nine Men's Morris?
The key detail is this: Click or tap a piece and destination; use the turn indicator and legal-move feedback.
Before I begin, what example helps explain Nine Men's Morris?
Here is the relevant explanation: A piece in an opposing mill can be captured only when every opposing piece belongs to a mill.
Before I begin, what should I watch out for in Nine Men's Morris?
Only the defined lines count as mills, not any visual alignment.
For this browser game, what format does Nine Men's Morris offer?
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?
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.
