Reversi
Othello, a modern variation of Reversi. A semi-transparent hand indicates a possible move by the player with the black pieces. | |
| Years active | 1883 (or earlier)—present |
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| Genres | |
| Players | 2 |
| Setup time | < 10 seconds |
| Playing time | 1–60 minutes |
| Chance | None |
| Age range | 8+ |
| Skills | Strategy, tactics, observation |
| Synonyms | Othello |
Reversi is a strategy board game for two players, played on an 8×8 uncheckered board. It was invented in 1883. Othello, a variant with a fixed initial setup of the board, was patented in 1971.