Experience Nine Men's Morris — the legendary board game that has captivated civilisations from ancient Egypt to medieval India. Outsmart, outmanoeuvre, and outplay your rivals in this timeless battle of wits.
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The Game
Daadi is a modern digital reincarnation of Nine Men's Morris — one of the oldest and most celebrated strategy board games on earth. Known as Navakankari in India, this two-player duel of wits has been played across continents for over three millennia.
Every move matters. Plan multiple steps ahead, set traps, and force your opponent into losing positions. No luck — pure intellect.
Discovered in ancient Egypt (1400 BC), played in Rome, India, and medieval Europe. A game that transcends borders and centuries.
A game lasts 10-30 minutes. Every session challenges your mind, sharpens your reflexes, and rewards deep strategic thinking.
Through the Ages
The earliest known Nine Men's Morris board was carved into the roof of the Temple at Kurna, Egypt, over 3,400 years ago. Pharaohs and their courts played this game of wits.
~1400 BC
~100 AD
Roman legions carried the game across Europe. Boards have been found scratched into the pavements of Roman forums and amphitheatres, evidence of soldiers and citizens alike playing.
The game arrived in India and was christened 'Navakankari' (nine pieces). It became a beloved pastime in royal courts and village squares, embedded in Indian cultural heritage.
~900 AD
~1300 AD
Shakespeare himself referenced Nine Men's Morris in A Midsummer Night's Dream (1595), testifying to its vast popularity across all strata of European society.
Poulima Infotech brings Daadi to smartphones — preserving the essence of this ancient game while adding online multiplayer, AI opponents, daily challenges, and a global leaderboard.
2024
Learn to Play
Simple to learn, a lifetime to master. Here's everything you need to start playing Daadi.
3 Concentric Squares
Outer, Middle, and Inner squares form the playing field.
24 Intersections
These are the only valid positions where pieces can be placed or moved to.
Lines Connect Midpoints
Each square's midpoints connect to the adjacent square, allowing piece movement.
11 Pieces Per Player
Gold vs Red — each player has 11 pieces to deploy strategically.
Phase 1
Phase 2
Victory
A Mill is formed when you align three of your pieces in a straight line along any connected row on the board. The moment a mill forms, you must remove one of your opponent's pieces from the board permanently. You can even open and close the same mill repeatedly — moving a piece out, then back in — to keep removing enemy pieces!
Why Play Daadi
Play vs Friend locally (pass & play), challenge our AI at Easy / Medium / Hard, or compete online against real players worldwide.
Quick Match for instant pairing or create a Private Room to challenge friends. Real-time gameplay powered by sockets.
Free Easy AI for beginners. Unlock Medium (199 coins) and Hard (499 coins) AI for a punishing strategic challenge.
Climb the global leaderboard, earn rank titles, and prove your strategic supremacy against players from every corner of the world.
New puzzles every day. Solve daily challenges to earn coins and exclusive rewards to unlock premium board themes and pieces.
Subscribe to Daadi Pass for unlimited AI battles, exclusive board skins, ad-free play, and priority matchmaking.
Atmospheric music and crisp sound effects bring every move to life. Fully customisable in settings.
Rich dark-mode boards, gold and crimson themes, classic wooden textures — unlock stunning visual styles.
Google Sign-In authentication, encrypted data, no personal data sold. Your privacy is non-negotiable.
Play Your Way
Pass & Play
Sit across from a friend and pass the device. Perfect for family game nights and offline fun.
3 Difficulty Levels
Sharpen your skills against our AI. Easy mode is free — challenge Medium and Hard to test your true limits.
Global Opponents
Quick Match for instant action or create a private room for a friend duel. Real-time, real stakes.
Player Reviews
“I played Navakankari as a child with my grandfather. This app brought back all those memories with a gorgeous interface. The AI is legitimately challenging on Hard mode!”
Arjun M.
Mumbai, India
“The online multiplayer is seamless. I've been matched with players from Germany and Japan! The leaderboard keeps me coming back every day.”
Priya S.
Delhi, India
“Daily challenges are addictive. I've learned so many new strategies I never knew about this game. Absolutely love the Daadi Pass subscription — worth every rupee.”
Rahul K.
Bangalore, India
Available Now
Download Daadi for free and join thousands of players keeping this ancient tradition alive. Available on Android & iOS.
Free to download · In-app purchases available