Play Reversi (Othello) Online with Friends
Flank, flip, and out-disc your opponent. Play Reversi free in your browser — challenge friends in real time or take on the computer. No download, no install. Jump in as a guest or sign up free in seconds.
How to play Reversi
- Place a disc so it traps one or more of your opponent’s discs in a straight line between two of yours.
- Every trapped disc flips to your color.
- Each move must capture at least one disc; if you can’t, your turn is skipped.
- When the board fills up, whoever has the most discs wins.
Play Reversi your way
- Invite a friend and play together in real time, or match against a computer opponent.
- Adjustable computer difficulty — Easy, Medium, or Hard — so every game stays a challenge.
- Works on phone, tablet, and desktop, right in the browser. Nothing to install.
- Free to play. Start instantly as a guest, or create a free account to keep your stats and friends.
Reversi — frequently asked questions
Is Reversi the same as Othello?
Yes — Othello is the trademarked version of Reversi and the rules are the same. Flank a line of your opponent's discs to flip them to your color.
What happens if I can't flip any discs on my turn?
Every move must capture at least one disc. If you have no legal move, your turn is skipped and play passes back to your opponent.
Can I play Reversi against the computer?
Yes. Challenge a friend online or play a computer opponent at Easy, Medium, or Hard difficulty.
Do I need to download anything to play Reversi?
No — Piece Pals Reversi is free and runs entirely in your browser on any device.