Reversi for Seniors
Cards and Boards
Reversi is a board game on ElderWit.com, made for older adults with large print and big buttons. Trap the computer's discs between yours to turn them over.
Play nowWorks on phone, tablet and computer. Nothing to install.
About Reversi
Reversi dates from the 1880s. Pieces flip from one color to the other, so a single move can change the whole board.
How to play Reversi
- Tap Play now. Reversi opens right here in your web browser.
- Choose a level: Easy, Medium or Harder.
- Follow the line at the top of the screen. To begin, it says: “You are black. Tap a square with a small dot.”
- Go at your own pace. There is never a time limit.
- Tap Start over whenever you want a fresh round, or try the next level when you feel ready.
Three levels
- Easy: A small 6 by 6 board. The computer often slips.
- Medium: The full board. The computer plays fairly.
- Harder: The full board. The computer plays well.
Why people enjoy it
Card and board games are a lovely way to spend time at the table, and Reversi brings that feeling to the screen with big, clear pieces. It asks for a little planning a move or two ahead, and nothing more.
Questions
Is Reversi easy to learn?
Yes. Start on Easy: A small 6 by 6 board. The computer often slips. When that feels comfortable, move up. On Harder: The full board. The computer plays well.
Can I play Reversi on a phone or tablet?
Yes. It works in the web browser on a phone, tablet or computer, with large text and big buttons. There is nothing to download.
What else is on ElderWit.com besides Reversi?
Reversi is one of 1,000+ games on ElderWit.com: word games, cards, trivia, puzzles, memory games and more, all with large print, calm screens and no ads.
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