Reversi

Reversi is a two player strategy board game based on a popular game called Othello played on 8x8 board. The rules of the game are easy so anyone can start playing without spending much time learning the game. However, mastering Reversi comes in experience and thinking strategically.

This page provides basic tips and help to get started playing this version of game. You can install the game from the "install" link(Android version) available on the top of this page.

Once the game is installed:

Visit the Help screen to learn the basic rules of the game. Its really easy to understand if you spend a minute or a two to go through the rules of the game. Aslo, read more below to understand about different match types and game modes available with this game.

Tips for Beginners

Play with the default settings to get started, as these are designed to provide great deal of feedback to the player to understand each state of the game and what is going on.

"Move markers" or "Move indicators" display your's as well as opponent's legal moves anytime in the game. Use them to understand and plan your next moves.

Use "Hints" if you are unsure what your next move should be.

Use "Undo" to revert your last move to try other possible moves and see the difference in the result.

Match Types

There are two basic match types you can play: Single Player and Two Player.

Single player match is played against AI(computer) with difficulty level ranging from 1(easy) to 10(hard). While playing the game, you can use the "Hint" button for a suggestion about the next good move. "Undo" button can be used to undo your last move. This is really helpful to understand the game state from different angles. Playing a single player match will update your stats at the end of the game. You can view your game stats from the "Stats" screen accessible from the "Menu" screen.

Two player match is available for two persons to play on a same device, side by side. This game offers an intuitive two sided interface for you to enjoy the game against your friend or a family member. Unlike single player match, two player match does not update your game stats. "Hint" button is not available in a two player match. Undo button, however, is available to be used with mutual consent of both players.

Game Modes

There are two game modes: Normal and Challenge

Normal game mode is a regular mode with maximum controls available based on the match type. A single player match or a two player match by default runs in a normal mode.

Challenge mode is a special single player match where "Hint" and "Undo" options are not available. This is an interesting feature usually for intermediate and expert players, who have greater degree of understanding the game. However, anyone can play a game in a challenge mode. Challenge mode cannot be played directly; one most initiate and send a challenge to an opponent for him/her to play. Similarly, you can accept a "challenge" sent by another player to play it. You can send/play a challenge from the "Challenge" screen accessible from the "Menu" screen." You can also directly send a challenge from the "Game" screen(single player match) by tapping the "Challenge" button on the top left of the screen. When a challenge is directly initiated from a game, participant can either continue the same game or play it from the beginning depending upon the option selected when sending a challenge. Challenge mode only works with a single player match and so is always bound to a particular AI difficulty level. Challenge mode does not update your game stats.

Sharing

You can share this game from the "Menu" screen by tapping the share button at the bottom of the screen. Sharing your victory is always fun. This game provides an option to share your victory from the "Game Over" screen.

Language

Currently, the game is offered in 4 languages: English(UK), Korean, Japanese, Chinese(simplified). The game will automatically use your system language setting to determine the right language for you(any of the above). If your language is not supported, the game will use English(UK) as the default language. To manually select the language of your choice, please go to "Options" screen and select the language button from the second page. For any suggestions or feedback feel free to contact the developer via the email provided in the play store page.

Ads

Game will display basic ads without interrupting your experience. Players are requested to bear with this. You can choose your ad preferences when running the game for the first time. To reset your ad preferences any time, please go to the "Options" screen and tap Reset Ads button available on the second page.

Support

Any feedback, suggestions and feature requests are always welcome. You can directly reach the developer via the email provided in the play store page for this game. Feel free to contact the developer anytime.

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