THE PLAYBOOK · 850305
How to play Nine Men's Morris
Use 850305 to play Nine Men's Morris and read its instructions on the same page. Leave the opponent with fewer than three pieces or no legal move. Follow the understand the boundary approach for your next round.
Local two players; three-piece flying; draw after 100 quiet movement turns.
Understand the boundary
Check the edition notes and play mode. A local game, a computer opponent and remote multiplayer are different features.
Your goal
Leave the opponent with fewer than three pieces or no legal move.
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 useful example
A piece in an opposing mill can be captured only when every opposing piece belongs to a mill.
Watch out for this
Only the defined lines count as mills, not any visual alignment.
Common questions
What completes a round?
Leave the opponent with fewer than three pieces or no legal move.
Which controls should I use?
Click or tap a piece and destination; use the turn indicator and legal-move feedback.
What is included in this edition?
Local two players; three-piece flying; draw after 100 quiet movement turns.
Does play involve an account or cash?
No. Play is free, without registration, deposits, bets or cash prizes.