THE PLAYBOOK · XQIN8
Rules, controls and help for Nine Men's Morris
Choose a round of Nine Men's Morris and settle into its rules. Leave the opponent with fewer than three pieces or no legal move. Keep the game area visible while you use its controls. Use the opening round to become familiar with the layout. Use the example below to understand a decision.
Local two players; three-piece flying; draw after 100 quiet movement turns.
Take a closer look while playing
Before your first action, say what you are trying to achieve. Then compare the result with the goal. Refer to the controls when needed.
The purpose of your moves
Leave the opponent with fewer than three pieces or no legal move. The feedback beside the game helps you follow the round. Try to explain the aim in your own words.
A walkthrough of the rules
- 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.
Getting comfortable with the 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. Check any mode label before starting.
An example to follow
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. Read the matching step again.
One detail worth checking
Only the defined lines count as mills, not any visual alignment. Take a moment to reassess the position before continuing. When a decision goes wrong, compare it with the common mistake described below. Start again only when you intend to leave the current round.
Helpful answers for players
Before I begin, what is the goal of Nine Men's Morris?
The key detail is this: Leave the opponent with fewer than three pieces or no legal move.
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.
Before I begin, 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.
While reading the Guide, what should I watch out for in Nine Men's Morris?
Here is the relevant explanation: Only the defined lines count as mills, not any visual alignment.
On this playing page, what format does Nine Men's Morris offer?
Keep this in mind: 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?
Keep this in mind: The mode on this page is Local players. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.
