# Othello

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 1883
- **BGG Rating**: 6.2
- **BGG Rank**: #3449
- **Players**: 2 (Best with: 2)
- **Duration**: 30 min
- **Weight**: 2.07 / 5
- **Designers**: Goro Hasegawa, John W. Mollett, Lewis Waterman
- **Artists**: Georg Appl, John Adams, Kinetic, Machai, Néstor Romeral Andrés, Walter Pepperle
- **Publishers**: (Public Domain), (Unknown), A/S Informa Forlag, ABRA, Alga, Assim Toys, Baravelli, Brio AB, Broadway Toys LTD, BSiri Business, Cardinal, Cayro, The Games, Chad Valley Co Ltd., Character Games LTD, Clem Toys, Clementoni, Croner, Dilemma Games, Diset S. A., Double Games, Dourios, Dujardin, Educa Sallent SA, Ensky, Espenlaub, Four Generations, Fratelli Fabbri Editori  (Fabbri Editore), Fun-4-All Corp., Fundex, G&RRR, G3, Gabriel, Gamma Two Games, Gazebo Games UK Ltd., Grow Jogos e Brinquedos, H. Carlsen AB, H. P. Gibson & Sons, Hallmark Games, Hartung-Spiele, Henry Higgins Promotions, Hexagames (I), Ideal, Irwin Toy Ltd., Ísöld ehf., John Jaques of London, Joker, Jumbo, Kod Kod, L. P. Septímio, M Petrushkin, Mattel, Inc., Mega House, MIKA, Milton Bradley, Mitra, Monkey Pod Games, Müller Ltd. & Co. KG, N.W. Damm & Søn (Damm), nestorgames, Nilco S.A., Nyt Nordisk Forlag, Otto Maier Verlag, Oy Fenno-Alga Ab, Peri Spiele, Peter Pan Playthings, Piatnik, Planet Finska, Playcraft Toys Limited, Poptoy, Pressman Toy Corp., Random House, Inc., Ravensburger AG, ROMBOL, Ruibal Hermanos S.A., Sababa Toys, Inc., Sanrio, Scanditoy, Schmidt International, Schmidt Spiele, Somerville Ltd., Spear's Games, Spin Master Ltd., Studio Ghibli, Super Accord, Taş Devrı Oyuncak, Tryne, Tsukuda Hobby, Universal Cards GmbH, VEB Germaplast, Ventura Games, Villy Nielsen ApS., Waddy Production, Western Publishing Company, Whitman, Woodstock Spiele, WOSI "Wspólna Sprawa"
- **Categories**: Abstract Strategy
- **Mechanics**: Enclosure, Square Grid, Tile Placement

## Verdict
Perfect for those who love pure logic challenges and quick matches. The highlight is the constant swing in the score.Extremely simple rules to learnFast and dynamic matchesSurprising strategic depthSuitable for all agesCan be frustrating if you hate losing everything quicklyLack of theme may not appeal to those seeking immersionRECOMMENDED

## Description
Ever played a game that takes two minutes to learn but a lifetime to master? That's Othello (or Reversi, if you prefer). The premise is straightforward: two players battle for control of an 8x8 board using discs that are black on one side and white on the other. The goal? End the game with more discs of your color than your opponent.

The gameplay is both fast-paced and cerebral. To capture your opponent's pieces, you must enclose them—placing your disc so that the opponent's pieces are trapped between two of your own. When this happens, all those captured discs are flipped to your color. The catch is that this happens constantly! A single clever move can flip half the board in the blink of an eye, turning your friend's lead into a total defeat in seconds.

The game's history is almost as intriguing as its strategy. While some believe it originated in China (as Fan Mian), others point to English inventors from the 19th century. However, the version we play today, with official tournament rules, was refined by Goro Hasegawa. Inspired by the game of Go, Hasegawa sought to create something strategically deep yet accessible to the casual player.

Don't be fooled by the visual simplicity. While children and adults can start playing quickly, Othello is a game of pure reasoning. Every position on the board has a different strategic value; knowing when to seize the edges or when to let your opponent 'eat' your pieces can be the difference between victory and defeat. It is the classic mental duel where patience and board vision are your strongest weapons.

## FAQ
### How long does a game last?
Usually around 30 minutes, making it ideal for those who want a quick challenge.

### Is it suitable for children?
Yes! The rules are very simple, making the game excellent for stimulating children's logical reasoning.

### Is the game hard to learn?
Not at all! You can learn how to play in minutes, but the hard part is developing strategies to beat experienced players.

### How many people can play?
The game is strictly for 2 players.

### What's inside the box?
Basically an 8x8 board and the double-sided discs (black and white).

### Do I need any prior skill?
No, just a desire to puzzle through and think a few steps ahead of your opponent.

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