Place discs on an 8x8 board to trap rows of your opponent's pieces between two of yours, flipping them all to your color. The board's balance swings wildly with each move, so the player leading at midgame often loses. When no squares remain, whoever owns the most discs wins.
How to play Reversi
- Place a disc so it brackets a line of enemy discs
- Flip every bracketed enemy disc to your color
- Make a move only where at least one disc flips
- Hold the majority of discs when the board fills to win
Tips & strategy
- Grab corner squares since they can never be flipped
- Avoid the squares next to corners early on
- Keep your disc count low in the midgame to stay flexible
Controls: Click or tap an empty square to drop your disc.
Reversi — FAQ
What if I have no legal move?
Your turn is skipped and play passes to your opponent.
Why are corners so valuable?
A corner disc is permanently safe and anchors entire edges.
What is the goal in Reversi?
You place discs to bracket lines of your opponent's pieces and flip them to your color, and whoever owns the most discs when the board fills wins.
Is Reversi the same game as Othello?
Yes, Reversi and Othello use the same disc-flipping rules on an 8x8 board, so if you know one you already know how to play this free version.
Can two players play Reversi on one device?
Yes, Reversi is a 2 player game you can play online in the browser, taking turns on the same screen with no download required.
Any tips for winning Reversi?
Avoid grabbing too many discs early, fight for the corners since they can never be flipped, and watch that the midgame leader often loses by the end.
