Game guide · BJTENGYUE
Learn the rules of Nine Men's Morris
Bring your attention to one round 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. Identify the playing area and the controls you need. Keep the game area visible while you use its controls.
Local two players; three-piece flying; draw after 100 quiet movement turns.
Something to practise
Before your first action, say what you are trying to achieve. Then compare the result with the goal. Notice the feedback after each input.
The goal to keep in mind
Leave the opponent with fewer than three pieces or no legal move. Keep that objective in view throughout the round. Notice how the game responds to your input.
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.
How your actions work
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. A new-round button replaces the current round.
Put the rules into context
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. Keep the controls nearby.
An important reminder
Only the defined lines count as mills, not any visual alignment. Read the feedback to see why an action did not have the expected result. Before your first action, say what you are trying to achieve. Then compare the result with the goal.
Common questions
Before I begin, 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?
For clarity: 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?
Here is the relevant explanation: 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?
Only the defined lines count as mills, not any visual alignment.
While reading the Guide, what format does Nine Men's Morris offer?
Keep this in mind: Local two players; three-piece flying; draw after 100 quiet movement turns.
Which play mode does Nine Men's Morris use?
The mode on this page is Local players. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.
Where should I start with Nine Men's Morris?
Here is the relevant explanation: Place nine pieces each.
Do I need an account or a payment for Nine Men's Morris?
The key detail is this: No player account or payment is needed. Game scores are recreational results, not cash prizes.
As a new player, how can I find Nine Men's Morris again?
Keep this in mind: Use the Games list or save this game page in your browser bookmarks. The Guide is linked from the playing page.
Before I begin, how do I report an issue with Nine Men's Morris?
Here is the relevant explanation: 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.
