Game guide · XINNINGBAO
How to play Reversi
Try Reversi at your own pace and keep its objective in view. 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. Use the opening round to become familiar with the layout. Look at what changes after your first action.
Bring this focus to a round
Read one step at a time and try it on the playing area. Match the instruction to the control you use. Make the next step deliberately.
What counts as success
When neither player has a legal move, the player with more discs on the board wins; equal totals are a draw. Keep that objective in view throughout the round. Try to explain the aim in your own words.
How to proceed
- 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. Use the control method described here for this activity. Look at the feedback after the action.
An example before you play
Black–white–empty can become black–black–black when Black plays in the empty square. Apply the same reasoning to the position in your own round. Take a moment to compare.
One detail worth checking
A placement must flip at least one opposing disc; simply placing beside your own discs is not enough. Read the feedback to see why an action did not have the expected result. When a decision goes wrong, compare it with the common mistake described below. Start again only when you intend to leave the current round.
Further help with the game
On this playing page, 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.
For my first round, how do I control Reversi?
For clarity: Use the on-screen controls with a mouse or touch.
When I return, what example helps explain Reversi?
For clarity: Black–white–empty can become black–black–black when Black plays in the empty square.
When I return, 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.
As a new player, what format does Reversi offer?
Play using the same-device two players mode shown on this page. Read the controls before starting a new round.
While learning, which play mode does Reversi use?
The mode on this page is Same-device two players. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.
When I return, where should I start with Reversi?
For clarity: Black moves first. Highlighted cells show legal placements.
As a new player, do I need an account or a payment for Reversi?
Here is the relevant explanation: No player account or payment is needed. Game scores are recreational results, not cash prizes.
For a quick reminder, 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.
As a new player, how do I report an issue with Reversi?
Keep this in mind: 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.
