Reversi

About Reversi

Reversi is a two-player strategy game played with two-sided discs. Each move places a disc and flips trapped opponent discs, so the board can change dramatically from one turn to the next.

How to play Reversi

Place your disc so that one or more opponent discs are caught in a straight line between your new disc and another of your discs. Captured discs flip to your colour. The player with more discs at the end wins.

Who it is for

For players who enjoy a board that changes after every move. It suits learning why a smaller early disc count can still lead to a stronger final position.

Features

• Place discs to bracket opposing discs in a straight line.
• Flip bracketed discs to your colour.
• Compete for the greater disc count at the end.

Tips for playing Reversi

Corners are extremely valuable because they cannot be flipped. Avoid giving your opponent easy corner access. Edges are useful too, but unstable edge play can backfire if it opens a corner.

Important limitations

Game rules and controls are shown on the page. Results are for entertainment and practice; the site does not provide competitive ranking or guaranteed skill assessment.

Related online games

• Two Player Reversi
• 2048

Reversi history and background

Reversi appeared in the late 19th century, while the modern commercial game Othello later standardised a popular version with a fixed starting setup. The flipping mechanic keeps the game tactical until the final moves.

Reversi FAQ

Is Reversi the same as Othello?

They are closely related. Othello is a modern standardised version of the Reversi-style game.

Why are corners important in Reversi?

Corner discs cannot be flipped, so they often help control nearby edges.