THE PLAYBOOK · CZYIFUHUI
Know the goal in Nine Men's Morris
Start Nine Men's Morris by looking at the playing area and its controls. Leave the opponent with fewer than three pieces or no legal move. Choose a clear next step rather than rushing through the instructions. Treat the first round as a chance to learn the controls. Keep the game area visible while you use its controls.
Local two players; three-piece flying; draw after 100 quiet movement turns.
One thing to notice as you play
After a move, check what changed. Decide which rule explains the new state before acting again. Use the example to check your reasoning.
The challenge in front of you
Leave the opponent with fewer than three pieces or no legal move. Use the instructions to see which actions move you towards it. Review the board or playing area as it changes.
From the start of a round
- 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.
Your inputs
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. Look at the feedback after the action.
See the idea in action
A piece in an opposing mill can be captured only when every opposing piece belongs to a mill. Your next round may have a different position, so inspect it before acting. Keep the controls nearby.
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
As a new player, what is the goal of Nine Men's Morris?
Keep this in mind: Leave the opponent with fewer than three pieces or no legal move.
Before I begin, how do I control Nine Men's Morris?
Keep this in mind: Click or tap a piece and destination; use the turn indicator and legal-move feedback.
What example helps explain Nine Men's Morris?
The key detail is this: 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.
For a quick reminder, what format does Nine Men's Morris offer?
Here is the relevant explanation: Local two players; three-piece flying; draw after 100 quiet movement turns.
On this playing page, which play mode does Nine Men's Morris use?
Here is the relevant explanation: The mode on this page is Local players. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.
