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. Identify the playing area and the controls you need. Choose a clear next step rather than rushing through the instructions.

Build a steady rhythm

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. Keep the objective visible.

Your goal

When neither player has a legal move, the player with more discs on the board wins; equal totals are a draw. Use the instructions to see which actions move you towards it. 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. Keep the playing area visible while using these controls. 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. Use the example as a guide rather than a substitute for reading your board. Check the stated objective.

Watch out for this

A placement must flip at least one opposing disc; simply placing beside your own discs is not enough. Take a moment to reassess the position before continuing. After a move, check what changed. Decide which rule explains the new state before acting again.

Common questions

On this playing page, what is the goal of Reversi?

The key detail is this: When neither player has a legal move, the player with more discs on the board wins; equal totals are a draw.

How do I control Reversi?

For clarity: Use the on-screen controls with a mouse or touch.

While reading the Guide, what example helps explain Reversi?

Keep this in mind: Black–white–empty can become black–black–black when Black plays in the empty square.

For a quick reminder, what should I watch out for in Reversi?

The key detail is this: 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?

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

When I return, 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.