Nine Men's Morris

Also known as Morelles, Merrills, Merels, Mill, Morris, Play is divided into three stages, but the object throughout the game is to get three pieces in a line - called a mill. On forming a mill, one of the opponent's pieces is removed from the board and the game is won by the player who reduces an opponent's remaining pieces to two.

This game was popular in the 14th century, but earlier versions with fewer than nine pieces have been found dating back to 1400BC.