THE PLAYBOOK · DAIKUANZ
Getting started with 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. Look at what changes after your first action. Treat the first round as a chance to learn the controls. Look at what changes after your first action.
Build familiarity through play
Watch the feedback after an action. A message can explain whether the input was accepted or whether a rule needs attention. Refer to the controls when needed.
Aim for this result
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. Take a moment to understand the current position.
Making your moves
- 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.
Input guidance
Use the on-screen controls with a mouse or touch. Use the control method described here for this activity. Check any mode label before starting.
Learn from a sample situation
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. Look for the relevant detail.
Keep this in mind
A placement must flip at least one opposing disc; simply placing beside your own discs is not enough. Check the rule before repeating the action. Watch the feedback after an action. A message can explain whether the input was accepted or whether a rule needs attention.
Further help with the game
As a new player, what is the goal of Reversi?
For clarity: When neither player has a legal move, the player with more discs on the board wins; equal totals are a draw.
On this playing page, how do I control Reversi?
The key detail is this: Use the on-screen controls with a mouse or touch.
For my first round, what example helps explain Reversi?
Here is the relevant explanation: Black–white–empty can become black–black–black when Black plays in the empty square.
For my first round, what should I watch out for in Reversi?
Here is the relevant explanation: A placement must flip at least one opposing disc; simply placing beside your own discs is not enough.
What format does Reversi offer?
Keep this in mind: Play using the same-device two players mode shown on this page. Read the controls before starting a new round.
Which play mode does Reversi use?
Here is the relevant explanation: The mode on this page is Same-device two players. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.
