Three Men's Morris
Three stones each. Make a line of three.
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Roman games.
A quieter moment.
Set a stone. Find a line. Fit the last piece. Two games from the ancient world, made for a quieter moment in yours.
Stomachion
Fourteen pieces. Four shapes to bring together.
Play StomachionAncient games, a fresh place to play
Welcome to Roman Empire Times' games collection. Start with Three Men's Morris, a strategy game with three stones each, or settle into Stomachion, the fourteen-piece puzzle described in the Roman world. Morris begins with forty guided challenges, followed by full games against the computer. Stomachion offers twenty levels for each of four shapes, followed by replayable remixes.
The square Morris board follows the version presented by the University of Fribourg's Locus Ludi research project. Stomachion has Greek roots and a Roman literary history: the fourth-century poet Ausonius describes players arranging fourteen pieces into figures. Roman Empire Times’ lessons, challenge positions and target silhouettes are modern designs built around those games.
A little harder, one step at a time
Morris begins with ten positions that can be won in one move. The next twenty require two of your moves against the strongest defence. The last ten develop plans spanning three, four and five moves. In Stomachion, choose a square, step, corner or sail. Each shape begins with three simple fits, then introduces rotation, turning pieces over and progressively larger gaps.
There is no countdown. Open your collection whenever you like. A free Roman Empire Times account saves your confirmed moves and completed levels, so you can continue on another device.
Questions before you play
Are these games free?
Yes. Sign in or create a free Roman Empire Times account to play and keep your progress. The history and rules are open to everyone.
How do I move the puzzle pieces?
Drag a piece into the outline and let it settle into place. A faint grid appears while you drag. Tap a piece on the board to select it again, then drag, rotate or turn it over. Position controls are also available for keyboard play.
Can I play at my own pace?
Yes. Nothing is timed. Undo, hints and restarting are part of learning. Your collection remembers the levels you have completed.
Can I play offline?
You need a connection to open a level and confirm each save. If the connection drops, the pending move is kept for retry and the last confirmed position stays on your account.