NINE
MAN'S MORRIS
Also called Merels, versions of Nine man's Morris
have been found dating back to ancient Egypt. The game was very popular in Scandinavia and
the British Isles, and is still played today in many parts of the world.
Each player alternates placing their nine pegs on the
board. If a player places three pieces in a row (called 'forming a mill'), one of their
opponent's pieces is removed. Once all the pieces have been placed, players take turns
moving any one peg to a vacant adjacent hole. If a player gets three pieces in a row,
again, one of their opponent's pieces is removed.
A player wins when only two of their opponent's pieces is
left, or when their opponent is blocked from further moves.
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