Nine Men's Morris Online
Play Nine Men's Morris free on JAWNA with friends in a browser, no download. Share a private table link, enjoy voice chat, or use the iPhone and Android app.
Why play Nine Men's Morris on JAWNA?
- Mic and voice chat right at the Nine Men's Morris table: talk to the other players while you play.
- Quick match finds you a table with new people fast, or make a private table and send your friends the link.
- No download: it runs in the browser on phone and computer, and there is a JAWNA phone app too.
- Arabic first, with English. Made for the Gulf and the Arab world.
- Free. Extras (table and card looks) are optional, with coins.
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Nine Men's Morris: goal and players
Play Nine Men's Morris online on JAWNA at jawna.app. Check the goal and supported player counts before inviting your group. Read the rules even if you know the game: familiar names can have different variants, and your usual house rules may differ from the selected version.
Supported table sizes: 2 players. Choose a player count in the game settings. In partner variants, check seats and teams first. In individual formats, each player competes for their own result. The in-game How to play screen provides details. Agree on the variant before your first round together.
How to play: rules
- Each player has nine men. Ivory starts.
- Placing: take turns putting a man on any empty point until all eighteen are down.
- Moving: then slide one man along a line to the next empty point.
- Three of your men in a straight line make a mill. Make one and you take one of the other player’s men off the board. Men in a mill are safe, unless every one of theirs is in a mill.
- Flying: with only three men left you may jump a man to any empty point.
- You lose when you’re down to two men, or when you can’t make a move.
- It’s a draw after 50 moves in a row without a mill, or when the same position comes round three times.
- In a best of 3, players take turns to start, and the first to win two games takes the match.
- Tip: a man that can swing between two mills (opening one, closing the other) wins a piece every turn.
Scoring and winning
Placing: take turns putting a man on any empty point until all eighteen are down.
Moving: then slide one man along a line to the next empty point.
Flying: with only three men left you may jump a man to any empty point.
In a best of 3, players take turns to start, and the first to win two games takes the match.
Tip: a man that can swing between two mills (opening one, closing the other) wins a piece every turn.
Tips and strategy
Check the win condition and the legal options before each move. Rules and results depend on the selected mode; agree on the format before starting.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I play Nine Men's Morris online with a mic?
On JAWNA (jawna.app). Every Nine Men's Morris table has a mic and voice chat, so you talk to the players while you play.
Where can I play Nine Men's Morris with new people?
On JAWNA pick Nine Men's Morris and tap Quick match to get players fast, or make a private table for your friends.
Do I need to download an app to play Nine Men's Morris?
No. Open jawna.app in the browser on your phone or computer and play right away. There is also a JAWNA phone app if you like.
Is there a free app for Nine Men's Morris?
You can start on JAWNA and play in a browser for free. Optional in-app extras are available; review any purchase option before choosing it. The download page lists current mobile installation options.
How many people can play Nine Men's Morris on JAWNA?
The available player counts are 2 players. Pick the format that fits your group before starting; a game with multiple supported sizes does not necessarily support every number between them.
How do you win at Nine Men's Morris?
Tip: a man that can swing between two mills (opening one, closing the other) wins a piece every turn.
How do I invite friends to Nine Men's Morris?
Create a private table from the game and share its link with friends. Check that everyone has chosen the same game and the seats suit your group before starting, particularly when a partner is involved.
Do I have to use my microphone?
Table voice chat is available when you allow microphone access. Check your microphone and mute state before talking, and respect the other players’ privacy and the community rules.
Are the Nine Men's Morris rules the same as our house rules?
Some details or variants may differ. Read the summary and the in-game How to play screen together, then agree on the variant. The rules of the selected mode determine the round.
Can a beginner learn Nine Men's Morris on JAWNA?
Start with the instructions and play with friends who know the game. Understand the goal and scoring before concentrating on advanced moves or speed.
Where can I find other games for my group?
Open JAWNA’s games directory and choose by player count and game idea. There are card games, board games and puzzles, so you can switch according to your time, group size and preferred challenge.
Start a session with friends
Use Play now, sign in, then choose a private table and share its link, or select Quick match where available.
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How to play – step by step
- Place your nine – Each player has nine men; ivory starts. Take turns putting a man on any empty point until all eighteen are down.
- Make a mill – Three of your men in a line make a mill. Make one and take one of the other player’s men (not one in a mill, unless all of them are).
- Slide, then fly – Once all men are down, slide one along a line to the next empty point. With only three men left you may fly to any empty point.
- How you win – A player loses when down to two men, or when they can’t make a move. 50 moves without a mill, or a position three times, is a draw.
History & origins
Nine Men’s Morris is an old alignment-and-capture game with a strong medieval European record.
Boards were carved into stone and wooden surfaces, making it easy to play without a specialised set.
Its precise birthplace remains uncertain, and some supposed ancient examples are difficult to date. Forming a line of three to remove an opposing piece is its enduring feature.