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Q276328: Classic Board Games: Reversi: Player Must Pass if Unable to Move

Article: Q276328
Product(s): Microsoft Home Games
Version(s): 1.0
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): kbui kbimu msgame
Last Modified: 12-NOV-2001

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Classic Board Games, version 1.0 
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SYMPTOMS
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When you play Reversi in Microsoft Classic Board Games, you must click the Pass
button (P) to pass your turn if no legal moves are available. However, the game
may not prompt you to pass.

RESOLUTION
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To resolve this issue, configure Reversi to show legal moves. To do this:

1. On the Options menu in a game of Reversi, click Game Settings.

2. Click to select the "Show legal moves" check box, and then click OK.

A white dot appears in the center of each square on which you can place one of
your pieces.

Additional query words: 1.00 msgame boardgames cbg

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Keywords          : kbui kbimu msgame 
Technology        : kbHomeProdSearch _IKkbbogus kbHomeMMsearch kbGamesSearch kbClassicBoardGames
Version           : :1.0
Issue type        : kbprb

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