Three-Dimensional Nine Men's Morris

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Experience an exciting game dubbed "Arlac Trimula" in Germany, played on three planes using 27 transparent glass balls in two different colors: 14 blue and 13 red. The player with the blue balls starts as there are one more ball than the red ones. To win, form a "mill" by placing three balls of the same color in six distinct ways across the planes. Understand the game better through illustrations. For manufacturing, create plates with nine holes using water jet cutting or laser cutting, and 3D-print cross-shaped pylons. Those who aren't into playing can use it as a decorative piece. The first two renderings depict a win for the blue balls player with a score of 6:4. Enjoy my model; feel free to create your own rules for this unique game, and access 3D data for further exploration.