Reversi

Reversi
Othello, a modern variation of Reversi. A semi-transparent hand indicates a possible move by the player with the black pieces.
Years active1883; 141 years ago (1883)
(or earlier)—present
Genres
Players2
Setup time< 10 seconds
Playing time1–60 minutes
ChanceNone
Age range8+
SkillsStrategy, tactics, observation
SynonymsOthello

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.