Mill is a traditional two-player strategic board game played on a special board consisting of lines and connecting points. Each player has nine identical pieces of the same colour. The aim of the game is to place three of one’s own pieces in a straight line (horizontally or vertically). This formation is called a mill. During the game, students engage in creative thinking as they gradually develop their own solutions step by step. They experiment with different ideas, observe which strategies work effectively, and adjust their approach when necessary. Creativity is reflected in the learners’ willingness to try new solutions, recognise connections and patterns, and make decisions based on their own thinking. Although the rules of the game are fixed, students can develop a variety of different solution strategies. In this context, creativity is expressed primarily through flexible thinking, the recognition of new patterns and the continuous modification of strategies.
Skill focus
Primary Skill Focus
- Creativity
Complementary/ Secondary Skill Focus
- Problem solving
- Flexibility
- Critical thinking
| Age group | Student number | Duration |
| 6-10 years old | Pair work or whole-class activity using multiple parallel game boards | 5-10 minutes |