THE PLAYBOOK · ODMON
How to play Reversi
Use a short break to learn the rhythm of Reversi. When neither player has a legal move, the player with more discs on the board wins; equal totals are a draw. Choose a clear next step rather than rushing through the instructions. Make your first input carefully and watch the result. Check the relevant rule before repeating a move.
Try a deliberate move
After a move, check what changed. Decide which rule explains the new state before acting again. Keep the objective visible.
Your goal
When neither player has a legal move, the player with more discs on the board wins; equal totals are a draw. An attractive position is not enough unless the goal is met. Review the board or playing area as it changes.
Step by step
- 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. On a smaller screen, keep the active part of the board within view. Check any mode label before starting.
A useful example
Black–white–empty can become black–black–black when Black plays in the empty square. Compare this with the rule that governs the move. Choose a deliberate next step.
Watch out for this
A placement must flip at least one opposing disc; simply placing beside your own discs is not enough. Compare the situation with the worked example. When a decision goes wrong, compare it with the common mistake described below. Start again only when you intend to leave the current round.
Common questions
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.
Before I begin, how do I control Reversi?
The key detail is this: Use the on-screen controls with a mouse or touch.
For this browser game, what example helps explain Reversi?
For clarity: Black–white–empty can become black–black–black when Black plays in the empty square.
What should I watch out for in Reversi?
For clarity: A placement must flip at least one opposing disc; simply placing beside your own discs is not enough.
For this browser game, what format does Reversi offer?
For clarity: Play using the same-device two players mode shown on this page. Read the controls before starting a new round.
For my first 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.
