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Reversi (also known as Othello) is a board game of strategy for two players. It is played on a 64 square (8x8) uncheckered board.
The game objective is to have more of one's own colour disks on the board at the game end than those of your opponent
Popularity
The game of Reversi is reputed to have been invented at the end of the 19th century in England, where quickly became popular. The modern game can be played online, sparking fresh interest and a game revival.
Age
Reversi is playable by five year olds and older.
Ability
Reversi a game of strategy, tactics and observation.
Description
Reversi game etiquette, Black always moves first.
The game starts with the board empty, the first two moves by each player are played into the middle four squares with no disk flips. Moving alternatly, black or white disks are moved onto vacant squares from an initial opening position. Each disk must be placed so that it has one or more enemy disks between itself and another friendly disk diagonally, vertically and horizontally, with no empty squares intervening.
Dedication
Captured enemy disks are flipped, changing colour. If one player can't move, he must pass his turn. The game ends when neither side can move, usually when the whole board is filled. The winner is the player with the most pieces of his colour. You can also win by completely eradicating your opponent's colour from the game board.
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Cost
The only costs associated with the game of Reversi are the one off purchase of a game board and counters. £10 and upwards, depending on quality.
Level of Demand
The table below shows the maximum levels of demand that this activity requires. NOTE: These are not entry levels or levels of requirement and has nothing to do with ability.
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