📖 How to Play & Rules – Nine Men's Morris (Mill)
- 1. Placement Phase: Players take turns placing their 9 pieces onto empty intersections.
- 2. Movement Phase: Once all 9 pieces are placed, move one piece per turn along a line to an adjacent empty spot.
- 3. Forming a Mill: Aligning 3 of your pieces along a straight board line lets you immediately remove one unprotected opponent piece!
- 4. Flying Phase: When reduced to 3 pieces, your pieces can 'fly' to any empty intersection on the board.
- A player loses when reduced to 2 pieces or blocked from making any legal move.
💡 Strategy Tips & Tricks
- Claim 4-way intersections early: The middle ring's four cross points connect to 4 neighbors each, offering maximum mobility.
- Build a Double Mill: Position pieces so sliding one piece back and forth closes a mill every single turn.
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Can I remove an opponent's piece that is inside a Mill?
No, pieces inside an active 3-in-a-row Mill are protected unless every single one of your opponent's pieces is in a Mill.