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Making your first moves in Nine Men's Morris
Open Nine Men's Morris, check the instructions and begin a round. Leave the opponent with fewer than three pieces or no legal move. Check the relevant rule before repeating a move. Identify the playing area and the controls you need. Check the relevant rule before repeating a move.
Local two players; three-piece flying; draw after 100 quiet movement turns.
Bring this focus to a round
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. Refer to the controls when needed.
The challenge in front of you
Leave the opponent with fewer than three pieces or no legal move. Keep that objective in view throughout the round. Follow this game’s rules rather than another version’s.
How a round unfolds
- 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.
How your actions work
Click or tap a piece and destination; use the turn indicator and legal-move feedback. Use the control method described here for this activity. Use the visible help when you are unsure of the next input.
See the idea in action
A piece in an opposing mill can be captured only when every opposing piece belongs to a mill. Focus on why the action is allowed, not only its outcome. Verify the rule before continuing.
An important reminder
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.
If you are unsure
Before I begin, 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?
For clarity: Click or tap a piece and destination; use the turn indicator and legal-move feedback.
What example helps explain Nine Men's Morris?
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?
Only the defined lines count as mills, not any visual alignment.
While learning, what format does Nine Men's Morris offer?
Here is the relevant explanation: Local two players; three-piece flying; draw after 100 quiet movement turns.
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.
Before I begin, where should I start with Nine Men's Morris?
For clarity: Place nine pieces each.
While learning, do I need an account or a payment for Nine Men's Morris?
Keep this in mind: No player account or payment is needed. Game scores are recreational results, not cash prizes.
On this playing page, how can I find Nine Men's Morris again?
Use the Games list or save this game page in your browser bookmarks. The Guide is linked from the playing page.
When I return, how do I report an issue with Nine Men's Morris?
Keep this in mind: 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.