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How to Play Reversi

Complete guide to playing Reversi — rules, controls, tips, and strategies.

StrategyMultiplayer availableHardFree to Play

Game Info

What is Reversi?

Reversi, also known as Othello, is a strategy board game for two players invented in 1883 by either Lewis Waterman or John W. Mollett. The modern version, trademarked as Othello, was popularized by Goro Hasegawa in 1971. It is played on an 8×8 board with discs that are black on one side and white on the other, making it a game of territorial control and strategic thinking.

Rules

Place discs to flip opponent pieces. You must flip at least one opponent disc with each move. The player with the most discs of their color when the board is full wins.

How do I play Reversi?

Players take turns placing discs on the board. You must place your disc so that it outflanks one or more opponent discs in a straight line (horizontal, vertical, or diagonal). Outflanked discs are flipped to your color. If you have no valid moves, you must pass. The game ends when neither player can move. The player with more discs wins!

Arrow keysSpaceEnterEsc

Tips & Strategies

1Corner squares are the most valuable — once captured, they can never be flipped.
2Avoid placing discs on squares adjacent to empty corners, as this gives your opponent access to the corner.
3Focus on mobility — having more possible moves gives you control of the game's flow.
4In the early game, try to have fewer discs — it limits your opponent's options and gives you more moves later.
5Edge positions are strong but not as safe as corners — they can still be outflanked from the sides.

Achievements

This game features achievements — play and try to unlock them all!

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Why Play Reversi on Akousa?

Playing Reversi on Akousa means instant access in your browser — no downloads, no plugins, no signup. Track your progress with achievements, compete on leaderboards, and enjoy a smooth experience on any device.

Free to play with no ads, no paywalls, and no hidden costs
Runs instantly in your browser — no downloads or installation required
Track your progress with achievements, stats, and leaderboards
Works on desktop, tablet, and mobile with responsive design

Multiplayer

Yes, Reversi supports online multiplayer. You can play against friends or other players through the real-time lobby system on akousa.net. The game also offers single-player mode against AI opponents.

Platform Features

When you play Reversi on Akousa, you get access to a full suite of gaming features built into the platform.

1262 achievements across all games — track your unlocks and challenge yourself

2Daily challenges that refresh every 24 hours with unique objectives

3Save your progress automatically with local storage or account sync

415 multiplayer games with real-time WebSocket connections and matchmaking

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How to Play Reversi

Complete guide to playing Reversi — rules, controls, tips, and strategies.

StrategyMultiplayer availableHardFree to Play

Game Info

What is Reversi?

Rules

Place discs to flip opponent pieces. You must flip at least one opponent disc with each move. The player with the most discs of their color when the board is full wins.

How do I play Reversi?

Arrow keysSpaceEnterEsc

Tips & Strategies

1Corner squares are the most valuable — once captured, they can never be flipped.
2Avoid placing discs on squares adjacent to empty corners, as this gives your opponent access to the corner.
3Focus on mobility — having more possible moves gives you control of the game's flow.
4In the early game, try to have fewer discs — it limits your opponent's options and gives you more moves later.
5Edge positions are strong but not as safe as corners — they can still be outflanked from the sides.

Achievements

This game features achievements — play and try to unlock them all!

View Achievements

Why Play Reversi on Akousa?

Free to play with no ads, no paywalls, and no hidden costs
Runs instantly in your browser — no downloads or installation required
Track your progress with achievements, stats, and leaderboards
Works on desktop, tablet, and mobile with responsive design

Multiplayer

Yes, Reversi supports online multiplayer. You can play against friends or other players through the real-time lobby system on akousa.net. The game also offers single-player mode against AI opponents.

Platform Features

When you play Reversi on Akousa, you get access to a full suite of gaming features built into the platform.

1262 achievements across all games — track your unlocks and challenge yourself

2Daily challenges that refresh every 24 hours with unique objectives

3Save your progress automatically with local storage or account sync

415 multiplayer games with real-time WebSocket connections and matchmaking

Play Reversi

Embed This Game

Want to add Reversi to your website? Use our free embed widget to integrate the game with a simple iframe — customize language and theme via URL parameters.

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