Reversi

About Reversi

Reversi (also known as Othello) is a classic game of clever reversals. Place a disc so that you trap a line of your opponent's discs between two of yours, and they all flip to your color. Play against a thoughtful computer opponent and try to finish with the most discs. The board can swing wildly right up to the last move — it's easy to learn but wonderfully deep.

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How to Play

• You play black; the computer plays white.
• Place a disc so it traps a straight line of white discs between two blacks.
• All trapped discs flip to your color.
• You must make a move that flips at least one disc. Most discs at the end wins!

Tips & Tricks

• Corners can never be flipped, which makes them the most valuable squares on the board.
• Steer clear of the squares right next to a corner early on — they hand the corner away.
• Discs along an edge are much harder for your opponent to flip, so edges are worth fighting for.
• Having fewer discs in the middle of the game often sets up a big swing at the very end.

What Kids Learn

Reversi is more than fun — it helps build real skills:

• Strategic thinking
• Looking ahead
• Patience

Reversi — Frequently Asked Questions