If you are looking for a reliable way to play, you have a few options ranging from archival versions to modern digital storefronts:

If by "paper" you meant the original manual or a comprehensive strategy guide:

The original release of Might and Magic IX was famously buggy. If you download a version and encounter graphical issues (like the "black water" bug), it is highly recommended to use .

Were you looking for a about the game's engine and development, or just a way to download and play it?

The full text and PDF of the Might and Magic IX Prima Official eGuide are available on the Internet Archive. It covers character creation, promotion systems, and monster stats.

You can find the original CD images and documentation for Might and Magic IX available for free download or streaming .