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Othello (1883)

2 players · 30 min · age 8+ · ★ 6.1 on BGG

Players
2
Play time
30 min
Age
8+
Complexity
Medium-light
BGG rating
6.1/10

Best for 2 players aged 8+ who like abstract strategy games — medium-light complexity, plays in 30 min.

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About Othello

Flip discs to your color in this classic 19th-century abstract.

Abstract Strategy

Mechanics: Enclosure, Tile Placement · Designer: John W. Mollett, Lewis Waterman

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Othello FAQ

How many players is Othello?
Othello plays with 2 players — it is a strict 2-player game, ages 8 and up.
How long does Othello take to play?
A game of Othello takes 30 min, at medium-light complexity (2.1/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is Othello any good?
Othello rates 6.1/10 from 7,202 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a abstract strategy game built around enclosure, tile placement.