Leahcim's Reversi Manual
Reversi 0.9.x
ML Javachat Version 1.8.x
http://www.leahcim.com
Reversi
1.0 Introduction 2.0 Usage 3.0 Gameplay HAVE FUN!
Reversi is a simplified
version of the ancient Japanese game of Go. While the two are similar in that
you place pieces on the board to try and surround your opponent's pieces, Go is
much more complex than Reversi. In modern times, the game was popularized under
the name Othello. Now you can play reversi while chatting.
To play reversi all you need
to do is find an opponent and type /REVERSI [NickofOpponent] , then your
opponent gets a message [Nick] (you) wants to play Reversi use /REVERSIOK Nick
if you want to play] , if he confirms with /REVERSIOK [Nick] (yournick) the game
is on. A new Applet window opens with two pairs of blocks [black and white] and
you can start having fun while chatting;)
Game play in Reversi is
simple. When it is your turn, click on the board to place a piece. Once you
place your piece, the program will look for cases where your new piece captures
your opponent's pieces by catching them in between you new piece and another one
of your pieces on the board. You can simply capture one piece by surrounding it
on two sides, horizontally, vertically or diagonally. Or, you can capture a
whole row of pieces this way. One complexity of the game is that not only can
you capture an opponent's piece, but you must capture at least one every turn.