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Reversi
Place a disc to bracket one or more opposing lines, then flip all discs directly enclosed by that move. Dark moves first. Play against the computer or take turns on the same device; online multiplayer is not available.
About Reversi
Reversi starts with four discs in the center of an 8×8 board. Dark moves first. A legal placement brackets opposing discs in one or more of eight directions, and the bracketed lines flip from that move.
Play as Dark against the computer, which plays Light, or choose local two-player mode on one device. When a side has no legal move its turn passes; the match ends when neither side can move. Matches are not saved.
How to play Reversi
- 01Reversi is played on an 8×8 board with four discs in the center. Dark moves first; in computer mode you play Dark and the computer plays Light.
- 02Place a disc on an empty square that brackets at least one opposing disc between the new disc and another of your own in a straight line. Bracketing can happen in any of the eight directions, and all bracketed lines flip from that placement.
- 03If the player whose turn it is has no legal placement, that turn passes automatically. The game ends when neither player has a legal move, even if empty squares remain.
- 04At the end, the player with more discs wins. An equal number is a draw; empty squares are not counted as discs.
Reversi controls
- Keyboard
- Use the arrow keys to focus one of the 64 squares. Press Enter or Space to place a disc on a legal empty square.
- Mouse or touch
- Click or tap an empty square to place a disc when the move is legal.
- Modes and actions
- Choose the computer opponent or local two-player mode. In computer mode, Undo returns to the start of your previous turn and removes the computer’s replies too, including consecutive moves after your side has to pass. In local mode it undoes the previous placement. Restarting or changing mode begins a fresh game.
Reversi: levels and progress
Reversi is a single-board match rather than a level campaign. Choose computer mode, where you are Dark and the computer is Light, or local two-player mode on one device.
A player with no legal move automatically passes. When neither player can move, the match ends even if some squares are empty; the side with more discs wins, and an equal count is a draw.
Reversi tips and strategies
Check all eight directions
Before placing a disc, look for every straight line it could bracket. One placement can flip opposing discs along multiple directions at the same time.
Think about the corners
A corner cannot be bracketed from beyond the board. Consider whether an available move near a corner could give the opponent access to it.
Keep legal moves available
Compare the moves each side will have after a placement. Flipping more discs immediately is not the only way to improve a position.
- Look along all eight directions before placing a disc. One move can bracket several separate lines at once.
- Corners are stable once occupied. Consider whether a move near a corner could let the other player take it next.
- A move that leaves you more legal options can be useful even when it flips fewer discs right away.
Reversi FAQ
Why does the same player sometimes move again?
If the other player has no legal placement, their turn is skipped automatically and play continues with the player who can move.
How is the winner decided if empty squares remain?
When neither player has a legal move, the game ends and only the Dark and Light discs on the board are counted. More discs wins; equal counts are a draw.
Can I play online with another person?
There is no online multiplayer. Choose the computer opponent or local two-player mode on the same device.
Does Reversi save my match?
No. Matches are not saved. Restarting or switching modes begins a fresh game.
When does a turn pass automatically?
If the side to move has no legal placement, its turn is skipped. The other side continues if it can move.
Can the match end before the board is full?
Yes. When neither side has a legal move, the game ends and only the discs on the board are counted. Empty squares do not belong to either side.
What does Undo restore against the computer?
It returns to the start of your previous turn and removes all computer replies before your next turn, including consecutive computer moves after an automatic pass.