An internationally acclaimed strategy game, Othello takes a minute to learn and a lifetime to master. Simple enough for children, yet challenging for adults, it's great, fast-moving fun for the entire family. Choose to be black or white and strive to get the most discs flipped with your color face-up at the end of the game. White can turn to black and black can turn to white again and again in this constantly changing game. Includes: 64 reversible discs, one playing board, six playing board "feet" and instructions. For 2 players. Board measures 14.25"L x 10.19"W x 1.25"H.
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0
Two boys' review: Poor construction, materials take away the fun:
First, let me say this game is fun if you are playing on a quality game board with quality playing pieces. Othello is a great game for young children. The rules are easy to learn and this game provides a solid education in basic strategy. However, I set aside my own nostalgia for this game and looked at the reality of what's inside the box. Here's the negatives: This game board is cheap. The poor construction means poor durability; the faux felt is already peeling away from the... more info
Othello; 2 minutes to learn but a lifetime of fun.:
The good thing about Othello is that it takes just minutes to learn and almost everyone can learn it. It's all logical with no luck unless you're a beginner and things just fall into place.
There's so many levels of play as well.
Overall, a can't go wrong game for folks that like to use their brains.
Othello:
I bought this toy as a birthday gift for my son. My grandmother had given me this game as a child and I was happy to find that it was still around and to pass on the enjoyment of it on to my children. I think the toy is both fun and durable. It promotes strategic thinking and is generally a good 2-player game.
Great Game. Mattel GOT CHEAP:
This game is a great educational game. Also alot of fun. Given the price what should have i expected regarding quality. The material is cheap plastic, cheap felt, and NO rollover cover to hold the pieces in their slots. It's also hard to place a piece down on the board or into the side slot. It's like they asked some chinese company to design the SMALLEST amount of plastic in use to make this game as cheaply as possible. I don't expect this to last for years to come! Either way if you want Othello, I highly... more info
