# Reversi for iMessage

> Classic 8x8 strategy board game for iMessage. (iPhone/iPad app by Anson Liu.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reversi-for-imessage/id1156325738 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Anson Liu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1024660369)
- Category: Games, Productivity, Board, Strategy
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.14/5 from 7 App Store ratings · 5 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.6 · 1 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2016-09-24
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reversi-for-imessage/id1156325738/reviews.md

## What is Reversi for iMessage?

Challenge a friend to a game of Reversi (Black vs White)! Now on iMessage!

This is a 8x8 strategy board game.
A move is made by placing a disc of your color that "sandwiches" discs of the opposite color.
A line of discs is sandwiched/out-flanked when it is surrounded at the ends by discs of the opposite color. Surrounding must be horizontally, vertically, or diagonally in a straight line. Sandwiched discs of opposite color will be flipped to your color. 
Players take turns placing discs until no more moves are possible.
The player with most discs of his color wins!

## Key features

- 8x8 strategy board game
- Classic Reversi gameplay
- iMessage integration
- Turn-based play
- Disc flipping mechanics

## Recent user reviews (5 of 5)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reversi-for-imessage/id1156325738/reviews.md

### 3/5 — Good game, but has some bugs

*2020-12-26*

There are surprisingly few multiplayer othello apps that don’t require you to play on a timer, so this is the only option if you want to play leisurely. There are a few bugs:

1. Once you win, you’re unable to send your final move to the opponent. So it says you win on your board, but because you can’t send your move, once you close out of the game and re-enter, your last move is reset.

2. Sometimes you do not get the notification that your opponent made their turn.

3. Sometimes it will switch the color you are playing so now both players are the same color. And once you move, you both get a notification saying you’ve won the game even if there are moves remaining.

### 3/5 — Looks good but...

*2020-04-13*

I really like the presentation, but unplayable because moves are not being communicated

### 3/5 — Hints

*2020-04-05*

Could you make it so the available move hint indicators can be toggled on or off?

### 5/5 — u fixed the playing two moves glitch!!

*2016-10-09*

Thank u!! Excellent job fixing any known issues, so happy we were able to finish our game after getting stuck on the last two moves!

### 3/5 — Very buggy

*2016-09-26*

It even changed who was what colour half way through

## Frequently asked questions about Reversi for iMessage

### What is Black vs White for iMessage?

Black vs White for iMessage is a digital adaptation of the classic 8x8 strategy board game Reversi, playable directly within Apple's iMessage platform.

### How do you play Black vs White for iMessage?

Players take turns placing discs of their color on an 8x8 board. A move involves placing a disc that sandwiches one or more opponent discs horizontally, vertically, or diagonally, flipping them to your color. The player with the most discs wins.

### Does Black vs White for iMessage support offline play?

The description focuses on iMessage integration for playing with friends, suggesting it requires an active connection to iMessage. Offline play capabilities are not specified.

### What devices does Black vs White for iMessage support?

Black vs White for iMessage is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch devices.

### What is the age rating for Black vs White for iMessage?

The app has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for young players and families.

### How often is Black vs White for iMessage updated?

The app was last updated on October 9, 2016, to version 1.1.1. There have been no updates since then.

### What is the user sentiment for Black vs White for iMessage?

Based on the provided rating of 4.1 stars from 7 ratings, users generally have a positive perception of the game.

### Does Black vs White for iMessage have ads?

No, Black vs White for iMessage does not contain advertisements.

## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 1.1.2 — 2026-05-20

Added dark mode support.
Fixed issue where final winning move could not be sent.
Fixed bug where players could get mixed up.
Added ability to send a "pass" when you have no legal moves.
Updated for iOS 15-26

### 1.1.1 — 2016-10-09

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

- Fixed player piece counting to determine winner.
- Fixed bug where player could not move again when opponent has no valid moves.

### 1.1 — 2016-10-06

- Added valid move indicators to board on your turn.
- Added help button with game instructions.
- Fixed issue when sending ping messages.

### 1.0 — 2016-09-24

No release notes.

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