# Ninepenny — Ancient Combat

> Ancient two-player strategy board game of forming lines and blocking opponents. (iPhone/iPad app by Brandon Wallace.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ninepenny/id1419383685 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Brandon Wallace](https://appshunter.io/developer/1298028752)
- Category: Games, Board, Strategy
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.87/5 from 15 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 9+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 125 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2019-02-22
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ninepenny/id1419383685/reviews.md

## What is Ninepenny?

Ninepenny (aka "Nine Men's Morris") is a strategy board game dated back as far as the Roman Empire. 

Played by 2 players, the board consists of a grid with twenty-four intersections or points. Players have nine pieces/chips, or "men", colored black and white. Players try to form "mills" - three of their own men lined horizontally or vertically - allowing a player to remove an opponent's man from the game. A player wins by reducing the opponent to two pieces (where they could no longer form mills and thus be unable to win), or by leaving them without a legal move (block).

Ninepenny can be broken down to 3 distinct phases:
- Placing men on vacant points
- Moving men to adjacent points
- Moving men to any vacant point when the player has been reduced to three men

Ninepenny is available to compete with folks all over the world in the Online/Multiplayer competition mode. Also included is a "Practice" mode to help sharpen your skills.

Play Online Competition to unlock a range of unique Avatars. Can you unlock them all?

## Key features

- Two-player strategy gameplay
- Form "mills" to remove opponent pieces
- Block opponent moves to win
- Online/Multiplayer competition
- Practice mode for skill development
- Unlockable avatars

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| James Avatar | $0.99 | one-time |
| Alicia Avatar Unlock | $0.99 | one-time |
| Ethos Avatar Unlock | $0.99 | one-time |
| Carter Avatar Unlock | $0.99 | one-time |
| Jasmine Avatar Unlock | $0.99 | one-time |
| Ben Avatar Unlock | $0.99 | one-time |
| Sawyer Avatar Unlock | $0.99 | one-time |
| Mama D Avatar Unlock | $0.99 | one-time |
| Roman Avatar Unlock | $1.99 | one-time |
| Medusa Avatar Unlock | $1.99 | one-time |



## Frequently asked questions about Ninepenny

### What is Ninepenny?

Ninepenny is a digital version of the ancient strategy board game Nine Men's Morris. It's a two-player game where players try to form lines of three pieces to capture opponent pieces and win.

### How do you win in Ninepenny?

You win by reducing your opponent to two pieces, leaving them unable to form mills, or by blocking them so they have no legal moves.

### Does Ninepenny have ads?

No, Ninepenny does not contain advertisements.

### Can I play Ninepenny offline?

Yes, Ninepenny includes a 'Practice' mode that allows you to play against the AI to sharpen your skills without an internet connection.

### What devices is Ninepenny available on?

Ninepenny is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices.

### How often is Ninepenny updated?

The latest version, 1.1.1, was released on October 13, 2019. Updates are not frequent, with the last update being over four years ago.

### What is the age rating for Ninepenny?

Ninepenny is rated 9+ and is suitable for players aged nine and older.

### Are there any in-app purchases in Ninepenny?

Yes, Ninepenny offers in-app purchases, primarily for unlocking a range of unique avatars to customize your game experience.

## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 1.1.1 — 2019-10-13

General Bug Fixes

### 1.1.0 — 2019-08-01

Thank you for using Ninepenny!

In this update:
- Practice mode AI enhanced
- cosmetic/visual updates within the game board - highlighting moves.

### 1.0.2 — 2019-04-29

Thank you for using Ninepenny.

Updates included in this version 
- practice mode AI
- general game enhancements and bug fixes

### 1.0.1 — 2019-02-21

No release notes.

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## More apps by Brandon Wallace

- [Wandering SoulZ](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wandering-soulz/id1298028753)

All apps by Brandon Wallace: https://appshunter.io/developer/1298028752

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