Round Mill Game Roman Replica

Did the round mill game already exist with the Romans?

Yes, there is even archaeological evidence that inscribed board games, including games similar to the mill game, have been found in ancient Roman cities and especially in public places such as theaters or arenas. These games were carved into stone, often on stairs or floors, and may have been used by waiting spectators or visitors to pass the time.

Ludus molaris rotae – round mill replica

The soft leather pouch fits in every pocket – irreplaceable in the waiting room, when hiking or visiting friends, on a car journey or when traveling by train…

Learn by playing

The game
A circular playing field with 9 positions. 6 playing pieces, 3 each in two different colors.

Goal of the game
The aim of the game is to form a “mill”, that is, three of your own chips in a row. There should be a stone in the middle. As soon as a player forms a mill, he may take one of his opponent’s stones from the field.

Instructions

Each player chooses a color and receives at least 3 chips of his color.

Placing stones
The players take turns placing one of their stones on a free spot on the playing field. This is repeated until all 6 stones are on the board.

Moving stones
After all stones have been placed, players take turns moving one of their stones along the lines to an adjacent vacant point. Jumping is not allowed!

Shaping Mills
When a player has three of his stones in a row (in the middle), he has formed a “mill”, and he may take one of his opponent’s stones from the board.

Special rule
Using more than 3 stones per player extends the game. Like that? If a stone has been taken from your opponent with a mill, you can now place the next stone and the game continues…

To win
The game ends when a player has taken all of the opponent’s pieces from the board or has blocked the opponent so that he can no longer make a move.

What is included with the round mill?

• Genuine leather playing field
• 6 marble game pieces
• Instructions

Ovid reports that after placing three stones on the board, you must connect them in a row to win the game…

Not suitable for small children. Choking hazard! May only be used under adult supervision.