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Getting started with Nine Men's Morris
Take a moment with Nine Men's Morris before moving to another game. Leave the opponent with fewer than three pieces or no legal move. Check the relevant rule before repeating a move. Keep the instructions close while learning this activity. Look at what changes after your first action.
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. Keep the objective visible.
Aim for this result
Leave the opponent with fewer than three pieces or no legal move. An attractive position is not enough unless the goal is met. The example below illustrates a decision.
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.
Input guidance
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. Read the example below alongside these instructions.
Put the rules into context
A piece in an opposing mill can be captured only when every opposing piece belongs to a mill. Compare this with the rule that governs the move. Keep the controls nearby.
Keep this in mind
Only the defined lines count as mills, not any visual alignment. A different version of the game may use a different rule. Compare the worked example with your own position. Use the reasoning, not an answer copied from a different board.
More answers before you play
While learning, 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.
While reading the Guide, how do I control Nine Men's Morris?
Keep this in mind: Click or tap a piece and destination; use the turn indicator and legal-move feedback.
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 a quick reminder, 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.
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.