# Merelles > Classic strategy board game playable on iPhone and iPod Touch. (iPhone/iPad app by Kiss The Machine.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/merelles/id295535605 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Kiss The Machine](https://appshunter.io/developer/284926403) - Category: Games, Board, Family - Price: Free - Rating: 2.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 10 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 7.0 · 7 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2008-11-06 - Data updated: 2026-08-13 - Monetization: free - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/merelles/id295535605/reviews.md ## What is Merelles? Merelles is a classic strategy game that has been played in various forms for two thousand years. Now this classic game is brought up to date so that you can play it on your iPhone / iPod Touch, either against the computer or against another person. Features: - One or two player mode - 4, 6, 9 and 12 men versions of the game - 3 levels of difficulty per game - Cool animated graphics and effects - Hi-resolution graphics for the iPhone 4 retina display - Sound effects - 'Stones on wood' and 'floating in space' themes - Undo / redo - Scoreboard - Auto-save game in progress - Can listen to your iPod whilst playing The 4 men game is also known as 4 Men's Morris and Achi. The 6 men game is also known as 6 Men's Morris and was popular during the middle ages in England, France and Italy. The 9 men game is also known as 9 Men's Morris, Mills and Merrills, and is arguably the most popular version. It emerged from the Roman Empire and peaked in popularity in medieval England. It is still played by many today. The 12 men game is also known as 12 Men's Morris and Morabaraba and has been played for thousands of years across Africa. It is still very popular. This is the most challenging version of the game. Merelles is featured on mrbass.org best iPhone games list http://mrbass.org/iphone/bestgames/ ## Key features - One or two player mode - Multiple game variations (4, 6, 9, 12 men) - 3 difficulty levels - Animated graphics and effects - Hi-resolution graphics - Sound effects - Auto-save game ## Recent user reviews (10 of 10) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/merelles/id295535605/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Great game, fantastic customer service *2011-02-23* This is a really nice version of Nine Men's Morris (or Four or Six or Twelve). One thing I initially didn't like is that it includes flying (the ability to jump pieces when you're down to only three pieces) with (at the time) no option to turn off this behaviour. I know a lot of people play the game this way, but not everyone does, and I prefer not to. So I wrote the dev asking for an option to turn off flying. He wrote back within a few hours saying he would add the feature. Later that same day he submitted a new version to Apple, and a few days later here it is. Now that is customer service! ### 2/5 — Easy, is freak'n hard! *2011-02-22* Not much of a beginner mode the AI kills, I guess I haven't played this in a while but I still would think easy wouldn't be this difficult ### 4/5 — Very Good; Suggestions for next version *2009-08-15* I truely enjoy this App and consider it money well spent. That said, the following are my requests for the next version: * unlimited undo (vs the current 1 level undo) * more statistics & button next to settings on game board (# win/loss/%, etc. look at the Sol Free app) * quick button to play with default settings (players, game, colour) or just jump straight to the last played game * more themes * hint button for at least the easy level * a description of the difference between "Abandon Game" & "Resign" All that said, I really do recomend this App. ### 5/5 — One of my favorite games. *2009-03-20* Great game! Great app! Cross between checkers and tic tac toe. Was played in ancient Egypt. ### 4/5 — Impressive! *2009-02-16* Congratulations to the developers of this game. It works perfectly and I have not discovered any flaws. The player v player is good for challenging friends and the AI for one-player is challenging too! I like the idea of 2 different themes for some variety! ### 5/5 — Very good implementation *2009-02-06* My grandfather taught me this game a long time ago. A very stylish and clean application. The AI is challenging at the higher levels. I keep coming back to it. ### 5/5 — Nice Application *2008-12-20* Interface is easy to use. Simply touch the piece that you want to move and the game shows the legal moves. Fat-fingering is not a problem. This application allows you to play 4 different, but related, games. The other versions of Merelles for the iTouch/iPhone do not offer the various different games and don't allow for computer play. A great buy for only $2! My only request would be for another board or two: perhaps a wood board with stone pieces. ### 5/5 — One of my most favorite games *2008-11-25* Played it in Germany and loved it. It should have more than one skin theme Maybe like a wood theme Well worth $1.99 ### 5/5 — Great! *2008-11-14* Polished little game. Good computer gameplay - feels very much like you're playing a person rather than a machine. I've had some really good matches, though I lose more often than win, but I'm getting better. This is really 4 games in one, as each game has its own nuances and the strategy is a bit different. I'm not sure if I care much for the 6-man game, but the other 3 are good fun! Nice graphics and effects. Worth the small asking price! ### 5/5 — Excellent polished title *2008-11-08* Well written instructions, great graphics and great AI levels. This blows the other two outta the water. Easily made my best iphone games list. Can't wait for your next app whatever it may be. Your reversi game has by far the best AI too. ## Frequently asked questions about Merelles ### What are the different versions of Merelles available? Merelles offers 4, 6, 9, and 12 men versions of the game. These are also known by other names such as 4 Men's Morris, Achi, 6 Men's Morris, 9 Men's Morris, Mills, Merrills, 12 Men's Morris, and Morabaraba. ### Can I play Merelles offline? Yes, Merelles supports one or two player modes, allowing you to play against the computer or another person, which can be done offline. ### Does Merelles have ads? No, Merelles does not contain advertisements. ### What devices is Merelles compatible with? Merelles is designed for iPhone and iPod Touch devices. ### How challenging is Merelles? Merelles offers 3 levels of difficulty per game, with the 12 men version being the most challenging and played for thousands of years across Africa. ### Can I listen to my music while playing Merelles? Yes, you can listen to your iPod music whilst playing Merelles. ### What is the age rating for Merelles? Merelles has an age rating of 4+. ### How often is Merelles updated? The latest version of Merelles is 2.6, which was last updated on September 16, 2015. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 2.6 — 2015-09-16 This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon. Fixed crash on startup that could happen loading a game from a previous version of the app. Many apologies for this error. If you like this game please leave a review, it really helps! Thank you. ### 2.5 — 2015-09-10 Proper multi-tasking support, 64 bit and iOS 8 compatibility ### 2.4 — 2013-07-31 Support for iPhone 5 screen ### 2.3 — 2012-04-13 Updates for iOS5 ### 2.2 — 2011-10-11 By request, the volume of the game sound effects can now be changed via the game settings. ## Apps similar to Merelles | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Circular Tic Tac Toe](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/circular-tic-tac-toe/id386563778) | 5.0 (23) | Free | Games | | [Biblical Charades](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/biblical-charades/id1615680390) | 5.0 (5) | Free | Games | | [Mills AR](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mills-ar/id6456610027) | — | Free | Games | | [Mills \| Nine Men's Morris](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mills-nine-mens-morris/id1447724110) | 4.9 (2,644) | Free | Games | | [Checkers Clash:Online& Offline](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/checkers-clashonline-and-offline/id1638562981) | 4.5 (2) | Free | Games | | [Zulu Chess - Umlabalaba](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zulu-chess-umlabalaba/id979130357) | 5.0 (3) | Free | Games | ## More apps by Kiss The Machine - [Reversi](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reversi/id284926400) - [Magnetic Block Puzzle](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magnetic-block-puzzle/id312610414) - [Headlong](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/headlong/id847714102) All apps by Kiss The Machine: https://appshunter.io/developer/284926403 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-13.*