The object of the game is to make a Mill or 3 in a row (horizontally, vertically or diagonally) while trying to prevent your opponent from making a Mill. When you make a mill, you get to remove one of your opponents marbles from the board.
A challenging game of strategy for ages 6 and up. This game folds up with all the marbles stored inside. A great game to take anywhere you go. Comes with 18 marbles and instructions.
History: Nine Men's Morris, Mill or Merreles is a simple board game for two players. Versions have been found dating back to ancient Egypt. Games with fewer than nine pieces have been found dating back to 1400BC.
Nine Men's Morris is played all over the world and it's known under many different names and spellings: 9 Men's Morris, Nine Man Morris, Mill, Mills, Merels, Merelles, Merrills, Muehle, Mehlespiel...
Approximate dimensions:
Length: 9 1/4 inch
Width folded: 2 7/8 inch; Open width: 5 3/4 inch
Thickness folded: 1 1/2 inch; Open thickness 3/4 inch
Shipping Weight: 1.7 lbs