Game guide · DAIXIAOLIE
Rules, controls and help for 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. Look at what changes after your first action. 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.
Practice beyond the first move
Locate the buttons and input area before beginning a long round. Use the on-screen labels to avoid an accidental restart. Make the next step deliberately.
What the game asks you to do
Leave the opponent with fewer than three pieces or no legal move. Use the instructions to see which actions move you towards it. Start with a deliberate move.
Making your moves
- 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 careful first action helps you become familiar with the layout. Use the visible help when you are unsure of the next input.
See how the rules apply
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 game’s format in mind.
Watch out for this
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. 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.
Read these answers for extra help
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.
When I return, 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.
On this playing page, 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?
For clarity: Only the defined lines count as mills, not any visual alignment.
On this playing page, what format does Nine Men's Morris offer?
For clarity: Local two players; three-piece flying; draw after 100 quiet movement turns.
Before I begin, 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.
While reading the Guide, where should I start with Nine Men's Morris?
Keep this in mind: Place nine pieces each.
When I return, do I need an account or a payment for Nine Men's Morris?
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?
Here is the relevant explanation: Use the Games list or save this game page in your browser bookmarks. The Guide is linked from the playing page.
While reading the Guide, how do I report an issue with Nine Men's Morris?
For clarity: 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.
