Reversi Othello

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Play Reversi Othello online for free and enjoy a clean 8x8 strategy challenge. This version offers 10 AI difficulty levels, 2-player hot-seat matches, hints, custom boards, and player statistics.

Whether you want to learn the rules or refine advanced tactics, this Reversi Othello game works on desktop and mobile devices to let you play anytime, anywhere.

Mobile Friendly HTML5 Web Browser Educational Arcade Brain

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Game Controls

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Desktop

  • Click an empty square with the mouse to place your disc.
  • Use arrow keys to move the board cursor and press Enter to place a disc when supported.
  • Click the Hint button to get a suggested move.
  • Open Settings to change AI difficulty, piece set, or view your stats.

Mobile

  • Tap an empty square to place your disc.
  • Tap the Hint button to show a suggested move.
  • Use pinch to zoom and drag to move the board if available.
  • Tap Menu to change AI level, board style, or view stats.

Reversi Othello is a digital version of the classic 8x8 board strategy game. Two players take turns placing black or white discs on the grid. When you place a disc so that one or more straight lines of opponent discs are bracketed between your new disc and an existing disc of your color, all bracketed discs flip to your color. The game ends when the board is full or when no player has a legal move. The winner is the player with the most discs of their color.

The online version adds features that suit both casual players and serious strategists. Choose from 10 AI difficulty levels to practice your skills, or play against a friend in 2-player hot-seat mode on the same device. Use hints to reveal suggested moves and try different piece sets and board styles to keep the game fresh. Built-in stats track wins, losses, draws, and scores so you can measure your progress over time.

Reversi Othello is easy to learn but hard to master. Each move can change the balance across the whole board, so planning ahead and controlling corners and edges matters. The game trains pattern recognition, planning, and decision making, making it a great choice for players who want a quick match or a longer strategic challenge.

Game Details

Category

Puzzle

Developer

Unknown

Technology

HTML5

Platform

Web Browser

Devices

Desktop, Tablet, Mobile

Game Features

Classic 8x8 Gameplay

Authentic Reversi Othello rules on a standard 8 by 8 board for true strategic play.

10 AI Difficulty Levels

Scale from beginner to expert with 10 distinct AI levels that improve planning and tactics.

2-Player Hot-Seat Mode

Play head to head on the same device for quick local matches with friends or family.

Hints and Guidance

Built-in hints suggest strong moves to help new players learn strategy and improve fast.

Custom Boards and Pieces

Choose from 4 piece sets and board styles to personalize the look of each match.

Player Stats and Progress

Track wins, losses, draws, and scores so you can monitor improvement over time.

Frequently Asked Questions

You win by having more discs of your color than your opponent when the game ends. The game ends when the board is full or when neither player can make a legal move.

A legal move places a disc on an empty square and brackets at least one straight line of opponent discs between the new disc and another of your discs. Bracketed discs flip to your color.

Yes. The game includes 10 AI difficulty levels so you can practice against progressively stronger opponents.

Yes. Use the 2-player hot-seat mode to play two players on the same device by taking turns.

Yes. The game is designed for phones and tablets. Tap to place discs, use the hint button for suggestions, and change settings in the menu.

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