THE PLAYBOOK · SUDAANMO
Reversi: what to know before playing
Open Reversi, check the instructions and begin a round. 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. Treat the first round as a chance to learn the controls. Check the relevant rule before repeating a move.
A focus for your next round
Compare the worked example with your own position. Use the reasoning, not an answer copied from a different board. Make the next step deliberately.
The objective of a round
When neither player has a legal move, the player with more discs on the board wins; equal totals are a draw. The feedback beside the game helps you follow the round. Try to explain the aim in your own words.
The steps to play
- 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.
Your inputs
Use the on-screen controls with a mouse or touch. Read a button’s label before selecting it. Use one clear input at a time.
Learn from a sample situation
Black–white–empty can become black–black–black when Black plays in the empty square. Compare this with the rule that governs the move. Keep the controls nearby.
One detail worth checking
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. After a move, check what changed. Decide which rule explains the new state before acting again.
Questions about this game
On this playing page, 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?
Keep this in mind: Use the on-screen controls with a mouse or touch.
On this playing page, 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.
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.
On this playing page, what format does Reversi offer?
The key detail is this: 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?
For clarity: The mode on this page is Same-device two players. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.
