How to play Reversi
Place a disc to flank one or more opposing discs in a straight line. Every trapped disc flips to your color.
- 1
Choose a legal square
Highlighted circles mark moves that capture at least one line of discs. If you have no legal move you must pass.
- 2
Flip outward
Every straight line trapped between your new disc and an existing disc turns to your color—horizontal, vertical, or diagonal.
- 3
Lock in stable discs
Corners and edges that cannot be flipped anchor your lead. Trade early flips for long-term stability.
Quick tips
- Open in the center to keep mobility; early edge moves usually hand corners to your opponent.
- Watch for 'X' and 'C' squares near corners—play them only when they flip safely into a corner.
- When neither side has moves, the player with more discs wins; tempo and parity decide the final turns.
Tap a highlighted square to place your disc. Use Auto Play when you want to sit back.