Nine Men’s Morris
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About Nine Men’s Morris
Nine Men’s Morris is a two-player strategy game built around forming mills, which are straight lines of three pieces. When you make a mill, you can remove one of your opponent's pieces.
How to play Nine Men’s Morris
Players first place their pieces on the board, trying to create mills and block the opponent. After placement, pieces move along the board lines. The aim is to reduce the opponent's pieces or trap them so they cannot move.
Tips for playing Nine Men’s Morris
Try to create positions where one move opens and reforms a mill repeatedly. Block your opponent's potential mills before they become active. Controlling intersections with several movement options is very powerful.
Nine Men’s Morris history and background
Nine Men’s Morris is a game of great antiquity and was especially popular in Europe during the medieval period. It is known by several names, including Morris, Merels, Mill, and The Mill.
Nine Men’s Morris FAQ
What is a mill?
A mill is a straight line of three of your pieces. Making one lets you remove an opponent's piece.
Is Nine Men’s Morris a luck game?
No. There are no dice or random cards, so it is based on strategy and planning.