About Nine Men's Morris
Nine Men's Morris is one of the oldest board games still played, with boards found carved into ancient buildings.
Nine Men's Morris at a glance
| Genre | Multiplayer game |
|---|---|
| Price | Free, no download or sign-up |
| Controls | Tap, online or on one device |
| Typical game length | 5 to 15 minutes |
| Lives | None |
| Works on | Phones, tablets and computers, in any modern browser |
| Daily challenge | Yes, the same puzzle for everyone each day |
How to play Nine Men's Morris
- Choose a mode. Choose how to play: Online with friends (share a room link), Pass & play on one device, or vs Computer.
- Place pieces. Take turns placing your 9 pieces.
- Move along lines. To a neighboring point.
- Make mills. Three in a line removes an enemy piece.
- Fly. With 3 pieces left you can jump anywhere.
Rules
- Pieces in a mill cannot be removed unless all are in mills.
- Online rooms hold 2 players, and moves appear instantly on every screen.
Levels and difficulty
2 players.
Scoring
Winning scores 1,000 points, a draw 300 and taking part 100. Share your result with the people you played. Daily challenge scores can be shared with friends.
Tips and strategy for Nine Men's Morris
- Build positions that can form two mills.
- Block your opponent's twos early.
History of the game
The game dates back to at least the Roman Empire.
How we built and tested Nine Men's Morris
We tested every rule by having computer players play complete games against each other at every player count, confirming every game ends properly and no illegal move is accepted. Online play was tested with several simulated phones sharing one room.
Frequently asked questions
What is a mill?
Three of your pieces in a straight line.
Can I play with friends online?
Yes. Create a room, share the link on WhatsApp, and friends join from their own phones with no account needed.