Game guide · LIER88
Making your first moves in Reversi
Start Reversi by looking at the playing area and its controls. When neither player has a legal move, the player with more discs on the board wins; equal totals are a draw. Keep the game area visible while you use its controls. Use the opening round to become familiar with the layout. Look at what changes after your first action.
Practice beyond the first move
Before your first action, say what you are trying to achieve. Then compare the result with the goal. Make the next step deliberately.
What you are aiming for
When neither player has a legal move, the player with more discs on the board wins; equal totals are a draw. Read that aim before choosing your first action. Take a moment to understand the current position.
Work through the instructions
- 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. Make sure you are interacting with the game rather than the surrounding page.
A closer look at one 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. Check the stated objective.
An important reminder
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. Compare the worked example with your own position. Use the reasoning, not an answer copied from a different board.
Common questions
For this browser game, what is the goal of Reversi?
When neither player has a legal move, the player with more discs on the board wins; equal totals are a draw.
When I return, how do I control Reversi?
Here is the relevant explanation: Use the on-screen controls with a mouse or touch.
For my first round, 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.
Before I begin, 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.
As a new player, what format does Reversi offer?
Here is the relevant explanation: Play using the same-device two players mode shown on this page. Read the controls before starting a new round.
As a new player, which play mode does Reversi use?
Keep this in mind: The mode on this page is Same-device two players. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.
Where should I start with Reversi?
Here is the relevant explanation: Black moves first. Highlighted cells show legal placements.
Before I begin, do I need an account or a payment for Reversi?
No player account or payment is needed. Game scores are recreational results, not cash prizes.
How can I find Reversi again?
For clarity: Use the Games list or save this game page in your browser bookmarks. The Guide is linked from the playing page.
When I return, how do I report an issue with Reversi?
The key detail is this: Use the contact form and include the game name, browser, device and the actions that led to the issue. Do not send passwords or payment details.