Twelve Men's Morris
Twelve Men's Morris is a 15-minute game for 2: three nested squares with corner diagonals, 24 points and twelve stones each. Line up three to take a stone. Free in your browser, no sign-up.
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Twelve Men's Morris in 30 seconds
- Set up24 points with diagonal lines. White and Black have twelve stones each; White goes first.
- PlaceTake turns placing a stone. Three in a line, diagonals included, removes an opponent's stone.
- MoveOnce all are placed, move along a line, diagonals included, to a neighbouring empty point. With three left, you may fly.
- WinLeave your opponent with at most two stones, including unplaced ones, or no move.
At a glance
| Item | This game |
|---|---|
| Players | 2 players |
| Play time | About 15 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 Twelve 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 plus diagonal lines at the corners, giving 24 points.
- White and Black have twelve stones each; White goes first.
How to play
- First, take turns placing one stone at a time on an empty point.
- When all twelve are placed, move one of your stones along a line, diagonals included, to a neighbouring empty point.
- Three of your stones in a line (a mill), including the diagonal lines at the corners, let you 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. Captured stones do not return during this game and do not become your stones.
- 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 has at most two stones on the board and in hand combined, or cannot move. Count both during placement too: two on the board and one in hand keeps play going; one on the board and one in hand is a loss.
- If the board is full when all stones are placed, the game is a draw.
- The game is a draw after 50 moves by both players combined without a capture. Placements do not count; a capture resets the count to zero. If the 50th move forms a mill, capture a stone and continue.
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.
How is it different from Nine Men's Morris?
Each player has twelve stones instead of nine, and diagonal lines at the corners allow diagonal mills, so there is more capturing.
Can the board fill up?
Yes. With 24 stones for 24 points, a board that is full when all stones are placed is a draw.
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.