How to Play Reversi

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Reversi gives you a focused activity to play in your browser. When neither player has a legal move, the player with more discs on the board wins; equal totals are a draw. Choose a clear next step rather than rushing through the instructions. Choose a comfortable screen position before beginning. Check the relevant rule before repeating a move.

Make the controls familiar

Locate the buttons and input area before beginning a long round. Use the on-screen labels to avoid an accidental restart. Refer to the controls when needed.

Your goal

When neither player has a legal move, the player with more discs on the board wins; equal totals are a draw. The feedback beside the game helps you follow the round. Try to explain the aim in your own words.

Step by step

Black moves first. Highlighted cells show legal placements.
Place a disc to trap one or more opponent discs in a straight line.
Every trapped line from that placement is flipped.
If a player has no legal move, the turn automatically passes.

Controls

Use the on-screen controls with a mouse or touch. Read a button’s label before selecting it. A new-round button replaces the current round.

A useful example

Black–white–empty can become black–black–black when Black plays in the empty square. Your next round may have a different position, so inspect it before acting. Take a moment to compare.

Watch out for this

A placement must flip at least one opposing disc; simply placing beside your own discs is not enough. A different version of the game may use a different rule. Take enough time to read a new position. If a game has a timer, learn its controls first rather than searching for them during the round.

Common questions

For my first round, what is the goal of Reversi?

Here is the relevant explanation: When neither player has a legal move, the player with more discs on the board wins; equal totals are a draw.

Before I begin, how do I control Reversi?

Keep this in mind: Use the on-screen controls with a mouse or touch.

As a new player, what example helps explain Reversi?

The key detail is this: Black–white–empty can become black–black–black when Black plays in the empty square.

While learning, what should I watch out for in Reversi?

A placement must flip at least one opposing disc; simply placing beside your own discs is not enough.

While reading the Guide, what format does Reversi offer?

The key detail is this: Play using the same-device two players mode shown on this page. Read the controls before starting a new round.

While reading the Guide, which play mode does Reversi use?

The mode on this page is Same-device two players. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.