Nine Men's Morris
Nine Men's Morris is a 10-minute game for 2 from ancient Rome: line up three to take an opponent's stone. Place nine each, then move. Free in your browser, no sign-up.
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Nine Men's Morris in 30 seconds
- Set upA board of 24 points. White and Black have nine stones each; White goes first.
- PlaceTake turns placing a stone on an empty point. Three in a line (a mill) removes an opponent's stone.
- MoveOnce all are placed, move a stone along a line to a neighbouring empty point. With three left, you may fly.
- WinBring your opponent down to two stones, or leave them unable to move.
At a glance
| Item | This game |
|---|---|
| Players | 2 players |
| Play time | About 10 min |
| Type | Board |
| Ranked play | No |
| Practice against the CPU | Yes |
| Price | Free (no account needed) |
| Rights holder | A public-domain classic game |
| Last updated | 2026-09-19 |
How to play Nine Men's Morris online with friends
- Tap "Play with friends"A party is created with a 6-character code. No account is needed.
- Send a link or QR codeShare it on LINE, or just read the code aloud.
- Everyone opens it in a browserOnce 2 players have joined, the host taps "Start".
Rule highlights
Setup, play, winning, and house rules
Setup
- 2 players. On your own, play against the computer.
- The board has three nested squares joined by four lines, giving 24 points to play on.
- White and Black have nine stones each; White goes first.
How to play
- First, take turns placing one stone at a time on an empty point.
- When all nine are placed, move one of your stones along a line to a neighbouring empty point.
- When three of your stones stand in a line (a mill), remove one of your opponent's stones. Stones in a mill are safe unless every one of the opponent's stones is in a mill.
- Open a mill and close it again on a later turn to capture again.
- With three stones left, you may fly a stone to any empty point (this can be turned off in the settings).
Winning
- You win when your opponent is down to two stones or cannot move.
- 50 moves in a row without a capture is a draw.
House rules
| Name | Description | Default | Changeable |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fly with three left | With three stones left, a stone may move to any empty point. Turn this off to keep moving to neighbours only. | On | Can be changed |
| Swap first player on rematch | Play again switches who plays White and moves first. | On | Can be changed |
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FAQ
How many can play?
2 players. On your own, play against the computer.
What kind of game is it?
A two-player board game played since ancient Rome. Place and move stones, and every time you line up three you remove one of your opponent's.
How is Twelve Men's Morris different?
Twelve Men's Morris gives each player twelve stones and adds diagonal lines at the corners, so mills can run diagonally too.
Can I play on a phone?
Yes. No app is needed — just open it in a browser. You can join the same party as people on a PC or tablet.
Can two people play?
Yes. This game supports 2 or more players.
Can we play without being online at the same time?
Yes. Choose “Turn-based (told each turn)” and you can make one move whenever you like. We tell you when it is your turn. A table ends automatically, with no winner or loser, after 45 days without a move.
Rights holder and physical edition
This is a public-domain classic game. The rules follow the standard reference rules.
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Last updated 2026-09-19 · Run by Qdan, Inc.